US Bridges

Large Drain over Large Drain

Good

Jefferson County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 9N R 2E B · Structure no. SA3200000000035

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Large Drain over Large Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Large Drain over Large Drain in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLarge Drain
CrossesLarge Drain
LocationSec 27 T 9N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates31.74222, -91.03611
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 Large Drain over Large Drain built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Large Drain over Large Drain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Large Drain over Large Drain carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Large Drain over Large Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Large Drain over Large Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.