US Bridges

Bt Four Shubuta RD over Pine Orchard Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 9N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7700000000114

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bt Four Shubuta RD over Pine Orchard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bt Four Shubuta RD over Pine Orchard Branch in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBt Four Shubuta RD
CrossesPine Orchard Branch
LocationSec 10 T 9N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 160
Coordinates31.76167, -88.78361
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2025)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
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 Bt Four Shubuta RD over Pine Orchard Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bt Four Shubuta RD over Pine Orchard 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bt Four Shubuta RD over Pine Orchard Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bt Four Shubuta RD over Pine Orchard Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bt Four Shubuta RD over Pine Orchard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.