Van Norman Curve over Small Drain
FairPike County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 3N R 8E · Structure no. SA5700000000119
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Norman Curve over Small Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Van Norman Curve 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Norman Curve over Small Drain built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Norman Curve 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 Van Norman Curve over Small Drain carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Van Norman Curve over Small Drain?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Van Norman Curve over Small Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.