SR 44 over Spring Drain
FairLamar County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI E Marion Cl · Structure no. 310004403708120
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 44 over Spring Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SR 44 over Spring Drain in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 44 over Spring Drain built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 44 over Spring 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 44 over Spring Drain carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 44 over Spring Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns SR 44 over Spring Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.