SR 48 over West Fork Amite River
FairAmite County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI E SR 569 South · Structure no. 310004800301220
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 48 over West Fork Amite River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 48 over West Fork Amite River in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 48 over West Fork Amite River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 48 over West Fork Amite River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 48 over West Fork Amite River carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR 48 over West Fork Amite River?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 48 over West Fork Amite River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.