SR 48 over Little Tangipahoa River
GoodPike County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI E US 51 · Structure no. 310004805704080
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 48 over Little Tangipahoa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 48 over Little Tangipahoa River in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 48 over Little Tangipahoa River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 48 over Little Tangipahoa 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 48 over Little Tangipahoa River carry?
About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 48 over Little Tangipahoa River?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SR 48 over Little Tangipahoa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.