US Bridges

Snook Road over Strong River

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 6N R 7E · Structure no. SA6200000000040

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snook Road over Strong River is a concrete channel beam carrying Snook Road over Strong River in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSnook Road
CrossesStrong River
LocationSec 29 T 6N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 138
Coordinates32.33439, -89.59757
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$340,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snook Road over Strong River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snook Road over Strong 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Snook Road over Strong River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Snook Road over Strong River?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Snook Road over Strong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.