US Bridges

SR 28 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · 4.8 MI E US 51 · Structure no. 310002801505310

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 28 over Unnamed Stream in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location4.8 MI E US 51
RouteState Highway 28
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.88038, -90.31563
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 28 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Unnamed Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 28 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.