US Bridges

CR 101 over Balls Branch

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T11S R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000177

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 101 over Balls Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 101 over Balls Branch in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 101
CrossesBalls Branch
LocationSec 32 T11S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates34.07778, -88.80694
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 101 over Balls Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 101 over Balls 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 101 over Balls Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 101 over Balls Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns CR 101 over Balls Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.