Pecan Orchard Road over West Fork Amite River
FairAmite County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 3N R 4E B · Structure no. SA0300000000104
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pecan Orchard Road over West Fork Amite River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pecan Orchard Road over West Fork Amite River in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pecan Orchard Road over West Fork Amite River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pecan Orchard Road 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Pecan Orchard Road over West Fork Amite River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pecan Orchard Road over West Fork Amite River?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pecan Orchard Road over West Fork Amite River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.