US Bridges

Caney Church Road over Lower Little River

Fair

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 2N R16W B · Structure no. SA3700000000044

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Church Road over Lower Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caney Church Road over Lower Little River in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCaney Church Road
CrossesLower Little River
LocationSec 4 T 2N R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 1166
Coordinates31.16221, -89.60951
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
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 Caney Church Road over Lower Little River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caney Church Road over Lower Little River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Caney Church Road over Lower Little River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Caney Church Road over Lower Little River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Church Road over Lower Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.