US Bridges

CR 961 over Pollard Branch

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 5S R10E B · Structure no. SA7100000000050

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 961 over Pollard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 961 over Pollard Branch in Tishomingo 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 961
CrossesPollard Branch
LocationSec 17 T 5S R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 961
Coordinates34.64583, -88.26
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 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 traffic348 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 961 over Pollard Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 961 over Pollard 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 961 over Pollard Branch carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 961 over Pollard Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 961 over Pollard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.