US Bridges

Twitley Branch RD over Twitley Brnch

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 8N R14E · Structure no. SA3800000000250

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twitley Branch RD over Twitley Brnch is a concrete culvert carrying Twitley Branch RD over Twitley Brnch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTwitley Branch RD
CrossesTwitley Brnch
LocationSec 36 T 8N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 1167
Coordinates32.49311, -88.82542
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Twitley Branch RD over Twitley Brnch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twitley Branch RD over Twitley Brnch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Twitley Branch RD over Twitley Brnch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Twitley Branch RD over Twitley Brnch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Twitley Branch RD over Twitley Brnch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.