US Bridges

SR 2 over Gosset Branch

Fair

Tippah County, Mississippi · 4.7 MI E SR 4 · Structure no. 310000207002370

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Gosset Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2 over Gosset Branch in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesGosset Branch
Location4.7 MI E SR 4
RouteState Highway 2
CountyTippah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.74749, -88.84055
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.9 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 traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 2 over Gosset Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Gosset 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 SR 2 over Gosset Branch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Gosset Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 2 over Gosset Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.