Columbia-Purvis RD over Upper Little River
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 3N R18W B · Structure no. SA4600000000089
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 280 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 810
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbia-Purvis RD over Upper Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia-Purvis RD over Upper Little River in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbia-Purvis RD over Upper Little River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbia-Purvis RD over Upper Little River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Columbia-Purvis RD over Upper Little River carry?
About 810 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Columbia-Purvis RD over Upper Little River?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Columbia-Purvis RD over Upper Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.