US Bridges

Summit-Holmesville over Small Drain

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 3N R 8E · Structure no. SA5700000000116

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit-Holmesville over Small Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Summit-Holmesville over Small Drain in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 50 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSummit-Holmesville
CrossesSmall Drain
LocationSec 10 T 3N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 196
Coordinates31.24811, -90.38717
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2021)
Projected traffic380 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$504,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Summit-Holmesville over Small Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Summit-Holmesville 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Summit-Holmesville over Small Drain carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Summit-Holmesville over Small Drain?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Summit-Holmesville over Small Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.