Burma Road over Drainage Canal Obdd
PoorClosed to trafficSharkey County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T12N R 7W B · Structure no. SA6300000000021
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burma Road over Drainage Canal Obdd is a concrete channel beam carrying Burma Road over Drainage Canal Obdd in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burma Road over Drainage Canal Obdd built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burma Road over Drainage Canal Obdd in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Burma Road over Drainage Canal Obdd carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Burma Road over Drainage Canal Obdd?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Burma Road over Drainage Canal Obdd?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.