US Bridges

Sandifer Drive over Topisaw Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 5N R10E · Structure no. SA3900000000114

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandifer Drive over Topisaw Creek is a steel other carrying Sandifer Drive over Topisaw Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSandifer Drive
CrossesTopisaw Creek
LocationSec 15 T 5N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.39841, -90.18742
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.4 US tons
Inventory rating7.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2020)
Projected traffic12 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandifer Drive over Topisaw Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandifer Drive over Topisaw Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sandifer Drive over Topisaw Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandifer Drive over Topisaw Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sandifer Drive over Topisaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.