Copell Road over Large Drain
PoorPosted for loadAmite County, Mississippi · Sec 37 T 1N R 2E · Structure no. SA0300000000008
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Copell Road over Large Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Copell Road over Large Drain in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Copell Road over Large Drain built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Copell Road over Large Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Copell Road over Large Drain carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Copell Road over Large Drain?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Copell Road over Large Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.