US Bridges

Woody Road over Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 5N R10E · Structure no. SA3900000000017

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woody Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Woody Road over Branch in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWoody Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 32 T 5N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 117
Coordinates31.36497, -90.22681
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2046
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woody Road over Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woody Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Woody Road over Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Woody Road over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Woody Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.