US Bridges

County Road 226 over Sipsey Branch

Fair

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 9N R10E · Structure no. SA5000000000004

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 226 over Sipsey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 226 over Sipsey Branch in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 226
CrossesSipsey Branch
LocationSec 14 T 9N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyNeshoba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.63071, -89.23316
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
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 County Road 226 over Sipsey Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 226 over Sipsey 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 226 over Sipsey Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 226 over Sipsey Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns County Road 226 over Sipsey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.