US Bridges

Carmel-New Hope RD over Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 7N R10E B · Structure no. SA3900000000053

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmel-New Hope RD over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Carmel-New Hope RD over Branch in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCarmel-New Hope RD
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 36 T 7N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 175
Coordinates31.53039, -90.14634
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmel-New Hope RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmel-New Hope RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Carmel-New Hope RD over Branch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Carmel-New Hope RD over Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Carmel-New Hope RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.