US Bridges

SR 14 over Sunflower River

Fair

Sharkey County, Mississippi · 2.7 MI E US 61 · Structure no. 310001406301940

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
632 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Sunflower River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 14 over Sunflower River in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesSunflower River
Location2.7 MI E US 61
RouteState Highway 14
CountySharkey County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.97121, -90.77849
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length632 ft (192.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Sunflower River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Sunflower River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Sunflower River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Sunflower River?

The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Sunflower River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.