US Bridges

Utah Road over Josh Branch

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 9N R 6E B · Structure no. SA4000000000003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utah Road over Josh Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Utah Road over Josh Branch in Leake 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUtah Road
CrossesJosh Branch
LocationSec 30 T 9N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 433
CountyLeake County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.59425, -89.72175
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic330 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Utah Road over Josh Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Utah Road over Josh 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Utah Road over Josh Branch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Utah Road over Josh Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Utah Road over Josh Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.