US Bridges

Mcleod Chapel RD over Heard Branch

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T16N R16E B · Structure no. SA5200000000121

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcleod Chapel RD over Heard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mcleod Chapel RD over Heard Branch in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMcleod Chapel RD
CrossesHeard Branch
LocationSec 21 T16N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 651
Coordinates33.22533, -88.65928
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcleod Chapel RD over Heard Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcleod Chapel RD over Heard 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mcleod Chapel RD over Heard Branch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mcleod Chapel RD over Heard Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Mcleod Chapel RD over Heard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.