US Bridges

Union Church RD SE over Turkey Branch

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 6N R 9E · Structure no. SA4300000000143

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Church RD SE over Turkey Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Union Church RD SE over Turkey Branch in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUnion Church RD SE
CrossesTurkey Branch
LocationSec 10 T 6N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates31.50761, -90.29407
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.8 US tons
Inventory rating6.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks—
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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Church RD SE over Turkey Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Church RD SE over Turkey Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Union Church RD SE over Turkey Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Union Church RD SE over Turkey Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Union Church RD SE over Turkey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.