US Bridges

West Lee Drive over Little Sunflower River

Fair

Coahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T27N R 4W B · Structure no. SA1400000000055

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Lee Drive over Little Sunflower River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying West Lee Drive over Little Sunflower River in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Lee Drive
CrossesLittle Sunflower River
LocationSec 15 T27N R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyCoahoma County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.21646, -90.60526
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Lee Drive over Little Sunflower River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Lee Drive over Little Sunflower 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 2023.

How much traffic does West Lee Drive over Little Sunflower River carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is West Lee Drive over Little Sunflower River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns West Lee Drive over Little Sunflower River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.