Horseshoe Road over Small Drain
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 5N R 6E · Structure no. SA1900000000055
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horseshoe Road over Small Drain is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Horseshoe Road over Small Drain in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Horseshoe Road over Small Drain built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Horseshoe Road over Small Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Horseshoe Road over Small Drain carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Horseshoe Road over Small Drain?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Horseshoe Road over Small Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.