US Bridges

Myrtle Street over Cypress Branch

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T11N R12E · Structure no. SA5000000000081

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myrtle Street over Cypress Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Myrtle Street over Cypress Branch in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMyrtle Street
CrossesCypress Branch
LocationSec 30 T11N R12E
RouteCity Street 576
Coordinates32.77246, -89.10016
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2023)
Projected traffic870 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Myrtle Street over Cypress Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myrtle Street over Cypress 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 Myrtle Street over Cypress Branch carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Myrtle Street over Cypress Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Myrtle Street over Cypress Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.