US Bridges

Woods Road over Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 7N R15E B · Structure no. SA3800000000179

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woods Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Woods Road over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWoods Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 30 T 7N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 790
Coordinates32.42198, -88.80198
Functional classRural 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic330 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

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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woods Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woods Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Woods Road over Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Woods Road over Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Woods Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.