US Bridges

Alford RD over Trib to Little Copiah Ck

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 1N R 1W · Structure no. SA1500000000005

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alford RD over Trib to Little Copiah Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Alford RD over Trib to Little Copiah Ck in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2048. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAlford RD
CrossesTrib to Little Copiah Ck
LocationSec 9 T 1N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 71
Coordinates31.93428, -90.31117
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic150 by 2048
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alford RD over Trib to Little Copiah Ck built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alford RD over Trib to Little Copiah Ck 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Alford RD over Trib to Little Copiah Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Alford RD over Trib to Little Copiah Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Alford RD over Trib to Little Copiah Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.