Second Street over Sunflower River
PoorPosted for loadCoahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T27N R 4W · Structure no. SA1400000000056
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 469 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Second Street over Sunflower River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Second Street over Sunflower River in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2043. The structure is 469 ft (143.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Second Street over Sunflower River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Second Street over Sunflower 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Second Street over Sunflower River carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Second Street over Sunflower River?
The structure is 469 ft (143.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Second Street over Sunflower River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.