US Bridges

Nola Road over Fair River

Fair

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 7N R10E B · Structure no. SA3900000000050

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nola Road over Fair River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nola Road over Fair River in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2045. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNola Road
CrossesFair River
LocationSec 2 T 7N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyLawrence County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.6021, -90.16349
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic410 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nola Road over Fair River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nola Road over Fair 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nola Road over Fair River carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nola Road over Fair River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nola Road over Fair River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.