US Bridges

Providence Road over Small Drain

Fair

Jefferson County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T10N R 3E · Structure no. SA3200000000079

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providence Road over Small Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Providence Road over Small Drain in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesProvidence Road
CrossesSmall Drain
LocationSec 26 T10N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyJefferson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.82325, -90.90658
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic112 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Providence Road over Small Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Providence Road over Small 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 Providence Road over Small Drain carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Providence Road over Small Drain?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Providence Road over Small Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.