US Bridges

Aspen RD NE over Trib Little Fair River

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 7N R 9E B · Structure no. SA4300000000203

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aspen RD NE over Trib Little Fair River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aspen RD NE over Trib Little Fair River in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAspen RD NE
CrossesTrib Little Fair River
LocationSec 9 T 7N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 172
Coordinates31.59677, -90.30779
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic220 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aspen RD NE over Trib Little Fair River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aspen RD NE over Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Aspen RD NE over Trib Little Fair River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Aspen RD NE over Trib Little Fair River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Aspen RD NE over Trib Little Fair River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.