Friendship Road over Small Creek
FairPike County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 4N R 8E B · Structure no. SA5700000000168
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Friendship Road over Small Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Friendship Road over Small Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 56 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Friendship Road over Small Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Friendship Road over Small Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Friendship Road over Small Creek carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Friendship Road over Small Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Friendship Road over Small Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.