US Bridges

Lee DR over Trib to Saw Dust Branch

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 5N R 7E · Structure no. SA4300000000305

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee DR over Trib to Saw Dust Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee DR over Trib to Saw Dust Branch in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLee DR
CrossesTrib to Saw Dust Branch
LocationSec 14 T 5N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 190
Coordinates31.40064, -90.46889
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$139,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee DR over Trib to Saw Dust Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee DR over Trib to Saw Dust Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lee DR over Trib to Saw Dust Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lee DR over Trib to Saw Dust Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lee DR over Trib to Saw Dust Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.