US Bridges

Ferguson-Mill Road over Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 8N R21W B · Structure no. SA3900000000086

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson-Mill Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ferguson-Mill Road over Branch in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFerguson-Mill Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 25 T 8N R21W B
RouteCounty Highway 1209
Coordinates31.62711, -90.06961
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2046
Trucks15%
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 Ferguson-Mill Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferguson-Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ferguson-Mill Road over Branch carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ferguson-Mill Road over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ferguson-Mill Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.