US Bridges

Berthadale Road over Small Drain

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 3N R 8E · Structure no. SA5700000000120

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berthadale Road over Small Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Berthadale Road over Small Drain in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBerthadale Road
CrossesSmall Drain
LocationSec 19 T 3N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 183
Coordinates31.21819, -90.44469
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic200 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$270,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berthadale Road over Small Drain built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berthadale Road over Small Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Berthadale Road over Small Drain carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Berthadale Road over Small Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Berthadale Road over Small Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.