US Bridges

Old Savoy Road over Unnamed Stream

PoorPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 6N R14E · Structure no. SA3800000000073

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Savoy Road over Unnamed Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Savoy Road over Unnamed Stream in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesOld Savoy Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationSec 33 T 6N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 459
Coordinates32.31578, -88.86703
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9.4 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2023)
Projected traffic153 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Savoy Road over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Savoy Road over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Savoy Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Savoy Road over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Old Savoy Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.