8th Street over Branch
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000331
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th Street over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 8th Street over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8th Street over Branch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th Street 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does 8th Street over Branch carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 8th Street over Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns 8th Street over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.