US Bridges

Russanna Lane over Branch

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 6N R 8E · Structure no. SA4300000000319

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russanna Lane over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Russanna Lane over Branch in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRussanna Lane
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 13 T 6N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyLincoln County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.49368, -90.34997
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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russanna Lane over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russanna Lane 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Russanna Lane over Branch carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Russanna Lane over Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Russanna Lane over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.