US Bridges

Blazo Road over Large Drain

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 1N R 9E · Structure no. SA570000000A051

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blazo Road over Large Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blazo Road over Large Drain in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlazo Road
CrossesLarge Drain
LocationSec 29 T 1N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 107
Coordinates31.01858, -90.32331
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic83 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$382,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blazo Road over Large Drain built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blazo 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Blazo Road over Large Drain carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Blazo Road over Large Drain?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Blazo Road over Large Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.