Maiden Road over Branch
PoorClosed to trafficLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 7N R14E · Structure no. SA3800000000152
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 100 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maiden Road over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maiden Road over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maiden Road over Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maiden Road over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Maiden Road over Branch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Maiden Road over Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Maiden Road over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.