US Bridges

19th ST over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000116

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th ST over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 19th ST over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries19th ST
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 8 T 6N R16E
RouteCity Street 8147
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.37668, -88.68965
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th ST over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th ST over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does 19th ST over Branch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 19th ST over Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 19th ST over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.