Bear Town Road over Branch
GoodPosted for loadWalthall County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 4N R 9E · Structure no. SA7400000000083
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Town Road over Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Bear Town Road over Branch in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Town Road over Branch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Town Road over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Town Road over Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bear Town Road over Branch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns Bear Town Road over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.