US Bridges

Fernwood Road over Little Tangiaphoa River

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · SEC_31_T 3N_R 8E B · Structure no. SA570000000A127

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,085
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fernwood Road over Little Tangiaphoa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fernwood Road over Little Tangiaphoa River in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,628 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFernwood Road
CrossesLittle Tangiaphoa River
LocationSEC_31_T 3N_R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates31.18875, -90.44439
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (2021)
Projected traffic1,628 by 2043
Trucks15%
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$1.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fernwood Road over Little Tangiaphoa River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fernwood Road over Little Tangiaphoa River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fernwood Road over Little Tangiaphoa River carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Fernwood Road over Little Tangiaphoa River?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fernwood Road over Little Tangiaphoa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.