W. Lee Drive over Sunflower River
GoodCoahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T27N R 4W B · Structure no. SA1400000000054
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. Lee Drive over Sunflower River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Lee Drive over Sunflower River in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 W. Lee Drive over Sunflower River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is W. Lee Drive over Sunflower River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does W. Lee Drive over Sunflower River carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is W. Lee Drive over Sunflower River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns W. Lee Drive over Sunflower River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.