Old 8th Street RD over Branch
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 7N R15E B · Structure no. SA3800000000180
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,170
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 8th Street RD over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Old 8th Street RD over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,755 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Old 8th Street RD over Branch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 8th Street RD 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Old 8th Street RD over Branch carry?
About 1,170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old 8th Street RD over Branch?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old 8th Street RD over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.