US Bridges

Old 24-COMPROMISE over Relief W Fork Amite Riv

FairPosted for load

Amite County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 3N R 4E · Structure no. SA0300000000107

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 24-COMPROMISE over Relief W Fork Amite Riv is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old 24-COMPROMISE over Relief W Fork Amite Riv 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld 24-COMPROMISE
CrossesRelief W Fork Amite Riv
LocationSec 31 T 3N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 233
Coordinates31.17843, -90.84563
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 24-COMPROMISE over Relief W Fork Amite Riv built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 24-COMPROMISE over Relief W Fork Amite Riv 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old 24-COMPROMISE over Relief W Fork Amite Riv carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old 24-COMPROMISE over Relief W Fork Amite Riv?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old 24-COMPROMISE over Relief W Fork Amite Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.