US Bridges

Henry Wedgeworthrd over Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 8N R18E · Structure no. SA3800000000300

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Wedgeworthrd over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Henry Wedgeworthrd over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHenry Wedgeworthrd
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 5 T 8N R18E
RouteCounty Highway 1037
Coordinates32.56123, -88.47767
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$580,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Wedgeworthrd over Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Wedgeworthrd 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Henry Wedgeworthrd over Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Henry Wedgeworthrd over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Henry Wedgeworthrd over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.