US Bridges

Scott Road over Lick Branch

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 4S R 7W · Structure no. SA6900000000024

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Road over Lick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Scott Road over Lick Branch in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Road
CrossesLick Branch
LocationSec 15 T 4S R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 148
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.74358, -89.9177
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 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 traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Scott Road over Lick Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Road over Lick 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Scott Road over Lick Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Scott Road over Lick Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Scott Road over Lick Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.