US Bridges

Stewart Mill Road over Large Drain

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 4N R 8E · Structure no. SA5700000000166

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Mill Road over Large Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Stewart Mill Road over Large Drain in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 47 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStewart Mill Road
CrossesLarge Drain
LocationSec 33 T 4N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 198
Coordinates31.27519, -90.39594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
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$711,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart Mill Road over Large Drain built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Stewart Mill Road over Large 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 2023.

How much traffic does Stewart Mill Road over Large Drain carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Mill Road over Large Drain?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Mill Road over Large Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.