US Bridges

School Street over Small Stream

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 3N R 7E · Structure no. SA570000000A104

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Street over Small Stream is a steel culvert carrying School Street over Small Stream in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesSchool Street
CrossesSmall Stream
LocationSec 14 T 3N R 7E
RouteCity Street 810
Coordinates31.22078, -90.46669
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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$108,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was School Street over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is School Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does School Street over Small Stream carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is School Street over Small Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns School Street over Small Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.