Lower Centreville over West Fork Amite River
PoorClosed to trafficAmite County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 1N R 4E · Structure no. SA0300000000028
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 135 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Centreville over West Fork Amite River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Centreville over West Fork Amite River in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Centreville over West Fork Amite River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Centreville over West Fork Amite River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Centreville over West Fork Amite River carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Lower Centreville over West Fork Amite River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Centreville over West Fork Amite River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.