US Bridges

Seale Road over Large Drain

Fair

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 6N R 2E B · Structure no. SA1900000000064

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seale Road over Large Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seale Road over Large Drain in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSeale Road
CrossesLarge Drain
LocationSec 3 T 6N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates31.51611, -90.98306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$597,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seale Road over Large Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seale Road over Large Drain 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 2024.

How much traffic does Seale Road over Large Drain carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Seale Road over Large Drain?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Seale Road over Large Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.