US Bridges

County Road 602 over Branch

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T11N R10E B · Structure no. SA5000000000065

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 602 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 602 over Branch in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCounty Road 602
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 18 T11N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 581
Coordinates32.81246, -89.31836
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 602 over Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 602 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 602 over Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 602 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns County Road 602 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.