Blaine Road over Sunflower River
GoodSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T20N R 3W B · Structure no. SA6700000000076
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 362 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blaine Road over Sunflower River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blaine Road over Sunflower River in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2044. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blaine Road over Sunflower River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blaine Road over Sunflower River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Blaine Road over Sunflower River carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Blaine Road over Sunflower River?
The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Blaine Road over Sunflower River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.