US Bridges

Mt Gilead Road over Little River

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 5N R17W · Structure no. SA460000000A126

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Gilead Road over Little River is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt Gilead Road over Little River in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMt Gilead Road
CrossesLittle River
LocationSec 23 T 5N R17W
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates31.38295, -89.68568
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mt Gilead Road over Little River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Gilead Road over Little 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Gilead Road over Little River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Mt Gilead Road over Little River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Gilead Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.