US Bridges

Stringer Loop over Branch

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 2N R13E · Structure no. SA4600000000019

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stringer Loop over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Stringer Loop over Branch in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStringer Loop
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 8 T 2N R13E
RouteCounty Highway 217
Coordinates31.15127, -89.91029
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic870 (2023)
Projected traffic940 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stringer Loop over Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stringer Loop 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Stringer Loop over Branch carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stringer Loop over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Stringer Loop over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.