Gaunt Road over Drainage Canal
GoodSharkey County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T10N R 7W B · Structure no. SA6300000000066
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gaunt Road over Drainage Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Gaunt Road over Drainage Canal in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gaunt Road over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gaunt Road over Drainage Canal 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Gaunt Road over Drainage Canal carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Gaunt Road over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Gaunt Road over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.