US Bridges

Bilbro Road over Branch

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 9N R 8E · Structure no. SA400000000A019

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bilbro Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bilbro Road over Branch in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBilbro Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 25 T 9N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 66
Coordinates32.59223, -89.42509
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
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$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bilbro Road over Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bilbro 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bilbro Road over Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bilbro Road over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bilbro Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.