US Bridges

Park Drive over Little Tangipahoa River

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 3N R 7E B · Structure no. SA5700000000099

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Drive over Little Tangipahoa River is a concrete channel beam carrying Park Drive over Little Tangipahoa River in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 71 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 5 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPark Drive
CrossesLittle Tangipahoa River
LocationSec 10 T 3N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates31.23686, -90.48328
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,700 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$744,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Drive over Little Tangipahoa River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Park Drive over Little Tangipahoa River 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 Park Drive over Little Tangipahoa River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Park Drive over Little Tangipahoa River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Park Drive over Little Tangipahoa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.