US Bridges

SR 448 over Pecan Bayou

Good

Bolivar County, Mississippi · 3.2 MI W US 61 · Structure no. 310044800601340

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 448 over Pecan Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SR 448 over Pecan Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 448
CrossesPecan Bayou
Location3.2 MI W US 61
RouteState Highway 448
Coordinates33.60169, -90.8172
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2023)
Projected traffic420 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 448 over Pecan Bayou built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 448 over Pecan 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 448 over Pecan Bayou carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 448 over Pecan Bayou?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 448 over Pecan Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.