US Bridges

Goss-Bunker Hillrd over Bozeman Branch

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 5N R18W B · Structure no. SA4600000000133

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goss-Bunker Hillrd over Bozeman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Goss-Bunker Hillrd over Bozeman Branch in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGoss-Bunker Hillrd
CrossesBozeman Branch
LocationSec 21 T 5N R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 290
Coordinates31.37598, -89.818
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Goss-Bunker Hillrd over Bozeman Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goss-Bunker Hillrd over Bozeman 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Goss-Bunker Hillrd over Bozeman Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Goss-Bunker Hillrd over Bozeman Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Goss-Bunker Hillrd over Bozeman Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.