US Bridges

County Road 561 over Branch

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T11N R12E · Structure no. SA500000000A079

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 561 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 561 over Branch in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 561
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 18 T11N R12E
RouteCounty Highway 573
CountyNeshoba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.79976, -89.10686
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2021)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Road 561 over Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 561 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 561 over Branch carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 561 over Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 561 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.