US Bridges

Gibbs Road over Large Drain

Fair

Jefferson County, Mississippi · SEC_46_T10N_R 1E · Structure no. SA3200000000073

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibbs Road over Large Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Gibbs Road over Large Drain in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2050. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesGibbs Road
CrossesLarge Drain
LocationSEC_46_T10N_R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates31.80297, -91.10869
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2050
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 Gibbs Road over Large Drain built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibbs Road over Large Drain 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Gibbs Road over Large Drain carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Gibbs Road over Large Drain?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gibbs Road over Large Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.