US Bridges

Knight-Parker RD over Clear Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000118

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knight-Parker RD over Clear Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Knight-Parker RD over Clear Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKnight-Parker RD
CrossesClear Branch
LocationSec 10 T 6N R16E
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates32.38294, -88.64447
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knight-Parker RD over Clear Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knight-Parker RD over Clear Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Knight-Parker RD over Clear Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Knight-Parker RD over Clear Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Knight-Parker RD over Clear Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.