US Bridges

Clara Strengthford over Branch

Good

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 8N R 9W B · Structure no. SA7700000000160

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clara Strengthford over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Clara Strengthford over Branch in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesClara Strengthford
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 35 T 8N R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 1228
Coordinates31.615, -88.87083
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 Clara Strengthford over Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clara Strengthford 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Clara Strengthford over Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Clara Strengthford over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Clara Strengthford over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.