US Bridges

Co.Road 201 over Patriot Rail

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 6S R 3W · Structure no. SA3600000000005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 201 over Patriot Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 201 over Patriot Rail in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Road 201
CrossesPatriot Rail
LocationSec 34 T 6S R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.51967, -89.50339
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Road 201 over Patriot Rail built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 201 over Patriot Rail 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Co.Road 201 over Patriot Rail carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co.Road 201 over Patriot Rail?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Road 201 over Patriot Rail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.