US Bridges

CR 086 over Union Branch

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 6S R 1E B · Structure no. SA710000000A067

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 086 over Union Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 086 over Union Branch in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 086
CrossesUnion Branch
LocationSec 7 T 6S R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates34.56947, -88.1866
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic188 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 086 over Union Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 086 over Union 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 086 over Union Branch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 086 over Union Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns CR 086 over Union Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.