CO RD 538 over Drainage Canal
GoodLeflore County, Mississippi · SEC_27_T20N_R 2W B · Structure no. SA4200000000070
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 538 over Drainage Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 538 over Drainage Canal in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2034. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 538 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 538 over Drainage Canal 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 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 538 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 538 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 538 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.