US Bridges

River Road over Branch

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 6N R20W B · Structure no. SA3900000000104

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying River Road over Branch in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 20 T 6N R20W B
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates31.4725, -90.02972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic195 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 River Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.