US Bridges

Memorial Church RD over Penn Branch

Fair

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 4N R11W B · Structure no. SA5600000000003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Church RD over Penn Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Memorial Church RD over Penn Branch in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial Church RD
CrossesPenn Branch
LocationSec 19 T 4N R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyPerry County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.29975, -89.14153
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Memorial Church RD over Penn Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial Church RD over Penn 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Memorial Church RD over Penn Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Memorial Church RD over Penn Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Memorial Church RD over Penn Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.