Sunflwer-Itta Bena over Drainage Canal
PoorSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T19N R 3W B · Structure no. SA6700000000049
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunflwer-Itta Bena over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Sunflwer-Itta Bena over Drainage Canal in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunflwer-Itta Bena over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunflwer-Itta Bena over Drainage Canal 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Sunflwer-Itta Bena over Drainage Canal carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sunflwer-Itta Bena over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sunflwer-Itta Bena over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.