US Bridges

Fortenberry Road over Small Drain

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 2N R 9E · Structure no. SA5700000000090

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortenberry Road over Small Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Fortenberry Road over Small Drain in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFortenberry Road
CrossesSmall Drain
LocationSec 27 T 2N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 157
Coordinates31.11344, -90.27997
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
Trucks—
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$254,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fortenberry Road over Small Drain built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fortenberry Road over Small 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fortenberry Road over Small Drain carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Fortenberry Road over Small Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Fortenberry Road over Small Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.