US Bridges

CO RD 121 over Gordon Branch

Good

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T11S R 3W B · Structure no. SA8100000000004

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 121 over Gordon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 121 over Gordon Branch in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 121
CrossesGordon Branch
LocationSec 7 T11S R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 121
Coordinates34.14008, -89.54917
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO RD 121 over Gordon Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 121 over Gordon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 121 over Gordon Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 121 over Gordon Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns CO RD 121 over Gordon Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.