US Bridges

Nola Road NE over Little Fair River

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 7N R 9E B · Structure no. SA4300000000200

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nola Road NE over Little Fair River is a concrete channel beam carrying Nola Road NE over Little Fair River in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2047. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNola Road NE
CrossesLittle Fair River
LocationSec 6 T 7N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 174
Coordinates31.60767, -90.33027
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2025)
Projected traffic650 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$155,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nola Road NE over Little Fair River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nola Road NE over Little 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nola Road NE over Little Fair River carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nola Road NE over Little Fair River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nola Road NE over Little Fair River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.