SR 4 over Big Branch
GoodPrentiss County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI E Tippah Cl · Structure no. 310000405912760
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4 over Big Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4 over Big Branch in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4 over Big Branch built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 4 over Big 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 4 over Big Branch carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 4 over Big Branch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR 4 over Big Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.