US Bridges

Freeman Road over Small Drain

PoorClosed to traffic

Jefferson County, Mississippi · Sec 37 T 9N R 1E B · Structure no. SA3200000000027

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeman Road over Small Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeman Road over Small Drain in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFreeman Road
CrossesSmall Drain
LocationSec 37 T 9N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates31.72829, -91.12
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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeman Road over Small Drain built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeman Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Freeman Road over Small Drain carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Freeman Road 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 21 ft wide.

Who owns Freeman Road over Small Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.