US Bridges

Lazy Hefier Road over Small Drain

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 2N R 7E · Structure no. SA5700000000062

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lazy Hefier Road over Small Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Lazy Hefier Road over Small Drain in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLazy Hefier Road
CrossesSmall Drain
LocationSec 21 T 2N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates31.12711, -90.51211
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2021)
Projected traffic173 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$472,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lazy Hefier Road over Small Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lazy Hefier Road over Small Drain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lazy Hefier Road over Small Drain carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lazy Hefier Road over Small Drain?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lazy Hefier Road over Small Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.