Friars Point RD over Sunflower River
GoodCoahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T28N R 4W B · Structure no. SA1400000000086
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Friars Point RD over Sunflower River is a concrete channel beam carrying Friars Point RD over Sunflower River in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Friars Point RD over Sunflower River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Friars Point RD 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 2024.
How much traffic does Friars Point RD over Sunflower River carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Friars Point RD over Sunflower River?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Friars Point RD over Sunflower River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.