US Bridges

West Minot Road over Drainage Canal

Good

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T24N R 3W · Structure no. SA670000000A157

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Minot Road over Drainage Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying West Minot Road over Drainage Canal in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWest Minot Road
CrossesDrainage Canal
LocationSec 15 T24N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 406
Coordinates33.94248, -90.49564
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$555,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Minot Road over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Minot 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does West Minot Road over Drainage Canal carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Minot Road over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Minot Road over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.