US Bridges

Lucian Road South over Large Drain

PoorClosed to traffic

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec_ 7_T 6N_R 6E · Structure no. SA1900000000093

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucian Road South over Large Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lucian Road South over Large 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 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLucian Road South
CrossesLarge Drain
LocationSec_ 7_T 6N_R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates31.50025, -90.63402
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucian Road South over Large Drain built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucian Road South over Large 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 Lucian Road South over Large Drain carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Lucian Road South over Large Drain?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lucian Road South over Large Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.