US Bridges

Pine Burr Road over Lower Little River

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 2N R16W B · Structure no. SA3700000000048

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Burr Road over Lower Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Burr Road over Lower Little River in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPine Burr Road
CrossesLower Little River
LocationSec 7 T 2N R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 151
Coordinates31.14699, -89.64489
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic195 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Pine Burr Road over Lower Little River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Burr Road 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 Pine Burr Road over Lower Little River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pine Burr Road over Lower Little River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Burr Road over Lower Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.