Old Hwy. 27 North over Branch
GoodLawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 8N R11E · Structure no. SA3900000000077
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Hwy. 27 North over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Hwy. 27 North over Branch in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Hwy. 27 North over Branch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Hwy. 27 North 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 2023.
How much traffic does Old Hwy. 27 North over Branch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Hwy. 27 North over Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old Hwy. 27 North over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.