US Bridges

Ferry Road over Drainage Canal Sbdd

Good

Sharkey County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T14N R 5W B · Structure no. SA6300000000051

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry Road over Drainage Canal Sbdd is a concrete slab carrying Ferry Road over Drainage Canal Sbdd in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFerry Road
CrossesDrainage Canal Sbdd
LocationSec 14 T14N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 301
Coordinates33.05623, -90.68846
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry Road over Drainage Canal Sbdd built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferry Road over Drainage Canal Sbdd 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ferry Road over Drainage Canal Sbdd carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ferry Road over Drainage Canal Sbdd?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry Road over Drainage Canal Sbdd?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.