US Bridges

Little Springs RD over Cane Mill Branch

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 5N R 5E · Structure no. SA1900000000130

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
151 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Springs RD over Cane Mill Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Little Springs RD over Cane Mill Branch in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLittle Springs RD
CrossesCane Mill Branch
LocationSec 7 T 5N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates31.41782, -90.75297
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Springs RD over Cane Mill Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Springs RD over Cane Mill Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Little Springs RD over Cane Mill Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Little Springs RD over Cane Mill Branch?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Little Springs RD over Cane Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.