US Bridges

SR 1 over Bull Bayou

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI N Washington Cl · Structure no. 310000100607730

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Bull Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 over Bull Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesBull Bayou
Location2.2 MI N Washington Cl
RouteState Highway 1
CountyBolivar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.56046, -91.08317
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 over Bull Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Bull Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Bull Bayou carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Bull Bayou?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Bull Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.