First Road West over Small Drain
PoorPosted for loadPike County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 1N R 7E B · Structure no. SA5700000000005
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Road West over Small Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying First Road West over Small Drain in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 First Road West over Small Drain built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Road West over Small Drain 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does First Road West over Small Drain carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is First Road West over Small Drain?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns First Road West over Small Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.