US Bridges

Mangum Drive over Drainage Channel

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 5N R 2E · Structure no. SA6100000000080

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mangum Drive over Drainage Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mangum Drive over Drainage Channel in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMangum Drive
CrossesDrainage Channel
LocationSec 5 T 5N R 2E
RouteCity Street 1006
Coordinates32.30511, -90.1081
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2024)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mangum Drive over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mangum Drive over Drainage Channel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mangum Drive over Drainage Channel carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mangum Drive over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mangum Drive over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.