Townsend Byrd RD over Hodge Branch
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 8N R14E B · Structure no. SA3800000000231
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townsend Byrd RD over Hodge Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Townsend Byrd RD over Hodge Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Townsend Byrd RD over Hodge Branch built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Townsend Byrd RD over Hodge 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Townsend Byrd RD over Hodge Branch carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Townsend Byrd RD over Hodge Branch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Townsend Byrd RD over Hodge Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.