Palestine RD over Melvin Bayou
GoodAdams County, Mississippi · Sec 96 T 7N R 2W · Structure no. SA0100000000057
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 211 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palestine RD over Melvin Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palestine RD over Melvin Bayou in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palestine RD over Melvin Bayou built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palestine RD over Melvin Bayou 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Palestine RD over Melvin Bayou carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Palestine RD over Melvin Bayou?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Palestine RD over Melvin Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.