US Bridges

Pike Road 93 S. over Large Drain

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 2N R 8E B · Structure no. SA5700000000079

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pike Road 93 S. over Large Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Pike Road 93 S. over Large Drain in Pike 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPike Road 93 S.
CrossesLarge Drain
LocationSec 35 T 2N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 1175
Coordinates31.09789, -90.37639
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$247,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pike Road 93 S. over Large Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pike Road 93 S. over Large Drain 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pike Road 93 S. over Large Drain carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pike Road 93 S. over Large Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Pike Road 93 S. over Large Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.