US Bridges

Barfoot Circle over Small Drain

PoorClosed to traffic

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 7N R 5E · Structure no. SA1900000000118

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barfoot Circle over Small Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barfoot Circle over Small Drain in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarfoot Circle
CrossesSmall Drain
LocationSec 24 T 7N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates31.56111, -90.65444
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$700,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barfoot Circle over Small Drain built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barfoot Circle 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 Barfoot Circle over Small Drain carry?

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

How long is Barfoot Circle over Small Drain?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Barfoot Circle over Small Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.