US Bridges

Colby Road over Drainage Canal

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T12N R 5W · Structure no. SA8200000000180

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colby Road over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Colby Road over Drainage Canal in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesColby Road
CrossesDrainage Canal
LocationSec 14 T12N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates32.88953, -90.67669
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$171,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colby Road over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colby 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Colby Road over Drainage Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Colby Road over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Colby Road over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.