Curtis-Lockstation over Drainage Canal
FairPosted for loadPanola County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 9S R 9W B · Structure no. SA5400000000131
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Curtis-Lockstation over Drainage Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Curtis-Lockstation over Drainage Canal in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Curtis-Lockstation over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Curtis-Lockstation over Drainage Canal 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Curtis-Lockstation over Drainage Canal carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Curtis-Lockstation over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Curtis-Lockstation over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.