US Bridges

Old HWY 24 over Small Drain

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 3N R 8E B · Structure no. SA5700000000131

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
710
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 1988, so it is 37 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld HWY 24
CrossesSmall Drain
LocationSec 36 T 3N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates31.18033, -90.35969
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2021)
Projected traffic1,050 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

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$224,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 24 over Small Drain built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 24 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 Old HWY 24 over Small Drain carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 24 over Small Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old HWY 24 over Small Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.