US Bridges

Sycamore Road over Branch

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 5S R16W B · Structure no. SA5500000000124

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sycamore Road over Branch in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSycamore Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 33 T 5S R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 113
Coordinates30.56414, -89.60625
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sycamore Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sycamore Road over Branch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore Road over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Sycamore Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.