US Bridges

SR 44 over Upper Little River

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI W Lamar Cl · Structure no. 310004404607900

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Upper Little River is a concrete slab carrying SR 44 over Upper Little River in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesUpper Little River
Location1.8 MI W Lamar Cl
RouteState Highway 44
CountyMarion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.34886, -89.68137
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$650 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over Upper Little River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Upper Little 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Upper Little River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Upper Little River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Upper Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.