US Bridges

County Road 126 over North Branch King Creek

Fair

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 7S R 3E · Structure no. SA7300000000089

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 126 over North Branch King Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 126 over North Branch King Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 126
CrossesNorth Branch King Creek
LocationSec 12 T 7S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyUnion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.49213, -88.94603
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic315 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 County Road 126 over North Branch King Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 126 over North Branch King Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 126 over North Branch King Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 126 over North Branch King Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Road 126 over North Branch King Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.