US Bridges

Fair River DR NE over Little Fair River

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 7N R 9E B · Structure no. SA4300000000211

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair River DR NE over Little Fair River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fair River DR NE over Little Fair River in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFair River DR NE
CrossesLittle Fair River
LocationSec 22 T 7N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 66
Coordinates31.5574, -90.28417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fair River DR NE over Little Fair River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fair River DR NE over Little Fair River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fair River DR NE over Little Fair River carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fair River DR NE over Little Fair River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fair River DR NE over Little Fair River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.