Far Eaglenest West over Sunflower River
FairCoahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T28N R 4W B · Structure no. SA1400000000087
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Far Eaglenest West over Sunflower River is a concrete channel beam carrying Far Eaglenest West over Sunflower River in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Far Eaglenest West over Sunflower River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Far Eaglenest West 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 2024.
How much traffic does Far Eaglenest West over Sunflower River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Far Eaglenest West over Sunflower River?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Far Eaglenest West over Sunflower River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.