US Bridges

Brent Road over Branch of Leatherwood CR

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 3N R 9E B · Structure no. SA7400000000060

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brent Road over Branch of Leatherwood CR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Brent Road over Branch of Leatherwood CR in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrent Road
CrossesBranch of Leatherwood CR
LocationSec 13 T 3N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates31.23123, -90.24676
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brent Road over Branch of Leatherwood CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brent Road over Branch of Leatherwood CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Brent Road over Branch of Leatherwood CR carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Brent Road over Branch of Leatherwood CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Brent Road over Branch of Leatherwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.