US Bridges

Old Gravel 49 over Branch of Sellers Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 1N R 4E · Structure no. SA6400000000020

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Gravel 49 over Branch of Sellers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Gravel 49 over Branch of Sellers Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Gravel 49
CrossesBranch of Sellers Creek
LocationSec 12 T 1N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 88
Coordinates31.94674, -89.83733
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Gravel 49 over Branch of Sellers Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Gravel 49 over Branch of Sellers Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Gravel 49 over Branch of Sellers Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Gravel 49 over Branch of Sellers Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Old Gravel 49 over Branch of Sellers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.