US Bridges

Ten Mile Church RD over Church House Branch

Fair

Stone County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 3S R11W B · Structure no. SA6600000000048

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ten Mile Church RD over Church House Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ten Mile Church RD over Church House Branch in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTen Mile Church RD
CrossesChurch House Branch
LocationSec 5 T 3S R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 114
Coordinates30.8177, -89.11831
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ten Mile Church RD over Church House Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ten Mile Church RD over Church House 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ten Mile Church RD over Church House Branch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ten Mile Church RD over Church House Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ten Mile Church RD over Church House Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.