US Bridges

Verna Road over Branch of E.Topisaw Ck

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 5N R10E · Structure no. SA3900000000102

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verna Road over Branch of E.Topisaw Ck is a wood or timber culvert carrying Verna Road over Branch of E.Topisaw Ck in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesVerna Road
CrossesBranch of E.Topisaw Ck
LocationSec 30 T 5N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 125
Coordinates31.37306, -90.22972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic70 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Verna Road over Branch of E.Topisaw Ck built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verna Road over Branch of E.Topisaw Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Verna Road over Branch of E.Topisaw Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Verna Road over Branch of E.Topisaw Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Verna Road over Branch of E.Topisaw Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.