US Bridges

Levee Road over Little Sunflower River

Fair

Issaquena County, Mississippi · Lt. Sunflwr Drainage Str. · Structure no. CEPMVKMS0000012

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Levee Road over Little Sunflower River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Levee Road over Little Sunflower River in Issaquena County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesLevee Road
CrossesLittle Sunflower River
LocationLt. Sunflwr Drainage Str.
CountyIssaquena County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.62147, -90.72741
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$365,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Levee Road over Little Sunflower River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levee Road over Little Sunflower River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Levee Road over Little Sunflower River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Levee Road over Little Sunflower River?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Levee Road over Little Sunflower River?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).