US Bridges

Old Highway 11 RD over Branch

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 3S R16W · Structure no. SA5500000000058

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 11 RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Highway 11 RD over Branch in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Highway 11 RD
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 2 T 3S R16W
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates30.80986, -89.56631
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
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

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$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Highway 11 RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 11 RD over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Highway 11 RD over Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway 11 RD over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Old Highway 11 RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.