US Bridges

Keeli Road over Bell Branch

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T12N R 7E · Structure no. SA4000000000089

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keeli Road over Bell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Keeli Road over Bell Branch in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKeeli Road
CrossesBell Branch
LocationSec 36 T12N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 199
Coordinates32.85286, -89.53261
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keeli Road over Bell Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keeli Road over Bell 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Keeli Road over Bell Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Keeli Road over Bell Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Keeli Road over Bell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.