US Bridges

Spivey Road over Drainage Canal Obdd

Good

Sharkey County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T12N R 7W · Structure no. SA630000000A019

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spivey Road over Drainage Canal Obdd is a concrete channel beam carrying Spivey Road over Drainage Canal Obdd in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpivey Road
CrossesDrainage Canal Obdd
LocationSec 2 T12N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 312
Coordinates32.91488, -90.87853
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Spivey Road over Drainage Canal Obdd built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spivey Road over Drainage Canal Obdd 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Spivey Road over Drainage Canal Obdd carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spivey Road over Drainage Canal Obdd?

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 Spivey Road over Drainage Canal Obdd?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.