US Bridges

Short Cut Rd. over Branch

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T16N R18E · Structure no. SA5200000000163

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short Cut Rd. over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Short Cut Rd. over Branch in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesShort Cut Rd.
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 36 T16N R18E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.19897, -88.41414
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$650,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Short Cut Rd. over Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Short Cut Rd. 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Short Cut Rd. over Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Short Cut Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Short Cut Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.