US Bridges

Ellis Road over Branch

Fair

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 1N R12E · Structure no. SA7400000000028

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ellis Road over Branch in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEllis Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 34 T 1N R12E
RouteCounty Highway 326
Coordinates31.00585, -89.98283
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ellis Road over Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis Road over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ellis Road over Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ellis Road over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Ellis Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.