US Bridges

County Road 325 over Branch

Fair

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 9N R11E · Structure no. SA5000000000019

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 325 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 325 over Branch in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 325
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 14 T 9N R11E
RouteCounty Highway 536
CountyNeshoba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.63271, -89.14318
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 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 traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$115,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 325 over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 325 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 325 over Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 325 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 325 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.