US Bridges

Old Holmesville RD over Branch of Leatherwood CR

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 3N R10E B · Structure no. SA7400000000068

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Holmesville RD over Branch of Leatherwood CR is a concrete culvert carrying Old Holmesville RD over Branch of Leatherwood CR in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Holmesville RD
CrossesBranch of Leatherwood CR
LocationSec 19 T 3N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 38
Coordinates31.20814, -90.24098
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2046
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 Old Holmesville RD over Branch of Leatherwood CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Holmesville RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Holmesville RD over Branch of Leatherwood CR carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Holmesville RD over Branch of Leatherwood CR?

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

Who owns Old Holmesville RD over Branch of Leatherwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.