US Bridges

Sam Hurt RD over Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 6N R18E B · Structure no. SA3800000000144

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Hurt RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sam Hurt RD over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSam Hurt RD
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 6 T 6N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 474
Coordinates32.38766, -88.49257
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sam Hurt RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sam Hurt RD over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sam Hurt RD over Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sam Hurt RD over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Sam Hurt RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.