US Bridges

Luther Saucier RD over Lower Little River

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 2N R16W · Structure no. SA3700000000046

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
271 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luther Saucier RD over Lower Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Luther Saucier RD over Lower Little River in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLuther Saucier RD
CrossesLower Little River
LocationSec 5 T 2N R16W
RouteCounty Highway 155
Coordinates31.1576, -89.62669
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Luther Saucier RD over Lower Little River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luther Saucier RD over Lower Little River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Luther Saucier RD over Lower Little River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Luther Saucier RD over Lower Little River?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Luther Saucier RD over Lower Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.