US Bridges

M. L. King DR Ext. over Small Stream

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Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 4N R 7E B · Structure no. SA5700000000154

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M. L. King DR Ext. over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying M. L. King DR Ext. over Small Stream in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM. L. King DR Ext.
CrossesSmall Stream
LocationSec 36 T 4N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 7146
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.26428, -90.46142
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M. L. King DR Ext. over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is M. L. King DR Ext. over Small Stream 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does M. L. King DR Ext. over Small Stream carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M. L. King DR Ext. over Small Stream?

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

Who owns M. L. King DR Ext. over Small Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.