Friars Point Rd over Sunflower River
Coahoma County, Mississippi · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Friars Point Rd over Sunflower River in Coahoma County, Mississippi, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 860 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 45 of the 115 inventoried bridges in Coahoma County rated good (39.1%); 5 (4.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 95 ft |
| Location | Sec 5 T28N R 4W B |
| NBI structure number | SA1400000000086 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Coahoma County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 161 over Sunflower River | 1975 | 17,000 | Fair |
| Second Street over Sunflower River | 1936 | 11,000 | Poor |
| First Street over Sunflower River | 2002 | 7,400 | Fair |
| West Lee Drive over Little Sunflower River | 2001 | 6,000 | Fair |
| US 61 over Ditch | 1983 | 5,500 | Fair |
| US 61 over Ditch | 1983 | 5,500 | Fair |
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