US Bridges

J.W. Lee Road over Branch

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 2N R10E · Structure no. SA7400000000119

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J.W. Lee Road over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying J.W. Lee Road over Branch 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJ.W. Lee Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 21 T 2N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates31.12253, -90.19253
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 J.W. Lee Road over Branch built?

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

What condition is J.W. Lee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does J.W. Lee Road over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is J.W. Lee Road over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns J.W. Lee Road over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.