US Bridges

Pace Road over Branch

Fair

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 5N R17W · Structure no. SA4600000000148

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pace Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pace Road over Branch in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesPace Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 24 T 5N R17W
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates31.37565, -89.65755
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Pace Road over Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pace Road over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Pace Road over Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pace Road over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Pace Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.