US Bridges

Union Road over Branch

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T10N R 9E B · Structure no. SA4000000000022

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Union Road over Branch in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUnion Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 35 T10N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 436
Coordinates32.66699, -89.33876
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 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 traffic440 (2015)
Projected traffic660 by 2030
Trucks8%
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 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 Union Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Union Road over Branch carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Union Road over Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Union Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.