Old 24-COMPROMISE over West Fork Amite River
PoorPosted for loadAmite County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 3N R 4E · Structure no. SA0300000000106
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 209 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 24-COMPROMISE over West Fork Amite River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old 24-COMPROMISE over West Fork Amite River in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old 24-COMPROMISE over West Fork Amite River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 24-COMPROMISE 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 Old 24-COMPROMISE over West Fork Amite River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Old 24-COMPROMISE over West Fork Amite River?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old 24-COMPROMISE over West Fork Amite River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.