US Bridges

Horseshoe Road over Unnamed Branch

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T11S R10E · Structure no. SA4800000000206

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Road over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Horseshoe Road over Unnamed Branch in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHorseshoe Road
CrossesUnnamed Branch
LocationSec 33 T11S R10E
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates34.08056, -88.24972
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Horseshoe Road over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseshoe Road over Unnamed 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 2023.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Road over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Horseshoe Road over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Horseshoe Road over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.