First Street over Sunflower River
FairCoahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T27N R 4W · Structure no. SA1400000000058
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 522 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street over Sunflower River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Street over Sunflower River in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2043. The structure is 522 ft (159 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street over Sunflower River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Street over 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 First Street over Sunflower River carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Sunflower River?
The structure is 522 ft (159 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Sunflower River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.