Old HWY 24 over Small Drain
FairPike County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 3N R 8E B · Structure no. SA5700000000121
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 24 over Small Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 24 over Small Drain in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 24 over Small Drain built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 24 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 24 over Small Drain carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 24 over Small Drain?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Old HWY 24 over Small Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.