Railroad Avenue over Branch of Porter Bayou
PoorPosted for loadBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T20N R 6W · Structure no. SA0600000000003
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Avenue over Branch of Porter Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Railroad Avenue over Branch of Porter Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad Avenue over Branch of Porter Bayou built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Railroad Avenue over Branch of Porter Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Railroad Avenue over Branch of Porter Bayou carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Railroad Avenue over Branch of Porter Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Avenue over Branch of Porter Bayou?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.