Old HWY 8 over Local Branch
FairMonroe County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T14S R 7E B · Structure no. SA4800000000101
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 810
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 8 over Local Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 8 over Local Branch in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 8 over Local Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 8 over Local 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 8 over Local Branch carry?
About 810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 8 over Local Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Old HWY 8 over Local Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.