Shiloh Road over Drakes Bayou
FairClaiborne County, Mississippi · SEC_59_T13N_R 3E · Structure no. SA1100000000073
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shiloh Road over Drakes Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Shiloh Road over Drakes Bayou in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shiloh Road over Drakes Bayou built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shiloh Road over Drakes Bayou 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Shiloh Road over Drakes Bayou carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Shiloh Road over Drakes Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Shiloh Road over Drakes Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.