US Bridges

Pine Grove Road over Hodge Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 8N R14E B · Structure no. SA3800000000232

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Grove Road over Hodge Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pine Grove Road over Hodge Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPine Grove Road
CrossesHodge Branch
LocationSec 2 T 8N R14E B
RouteCounty Highway 1140
Coordinates32.57572, -88.84199
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2021)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pine Grove Road over Hodge Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Grove Road 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 Pine Grove Road over Hodge Branch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pine Grove Road over Hodge Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Grove Road over Hodge Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.