US Bridges

B St. (old HWY 80) over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000119

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

B St. (old HWY 80) over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying B St. (old HWY 80) over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesB St. (old HWY 80)
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 17 T 6N R16E
RouteCity Street 8156
Coordinates32.36604, -88.68781
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2042
Trucks8%
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$550,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B St. (old HWY 80) over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is B St. (old HWY 80) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does B St. (old HWY 80) over Branch carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is B St. (old HWY 80) over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns B St. (old HWY 80) over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.