US Bridges

Monroe Road over Small Drain

PoorClosed to traffic

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 6N R 4E B · Structure no. SA1900000000077

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
92 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Road over Small Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe Road over Small Drain in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesMonroe Road
CrossesSmall Drain
LocationSec 20 T 6N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 228
Coordinates31.46733, -90.82777
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$400,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Road over Small Drain built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe Road over Small Drain carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Road over Small Drain?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Road over Small Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.