"a" Street over Branch
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000122
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
"a" Street over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying "a" Street over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was "a" Street over Branch built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is "a" Street 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does "a" Street over Branch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is "a" Street over Branch?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns "a" Street over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.