US Bridges

SR 14 over Drainage Canal

Good

Humphreys County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI E Sharkey Cl · Structure no. 310001402702780

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 14 over Drainage Canal in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.9 MI E Sharkey Cl
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates32.9955, -90.64046
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2023)
Projected traffic840 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 14 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Drainage Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.