US Bridges

Michigan Ave. over Small Drain

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 3N R 7E · Structure no. SA5700000000186

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Ave. over Small Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Michigan Ave. over Small Drain in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMichigan Ave.
CrossesSmall Drain
LocationSec 1 T 3N R 7E
RouteCity Street 9255
Coordinates31.2485, -90.44981
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2021)
Projected traffic560 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$413,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Michigan Ave. over Small Drain built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michigan Ave. 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 Michigan Ave. over Small Drain carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Ave. over Small Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Ave. over Small Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.