US Bridges

Cherry ST over Porter Bayou

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T20N R 6W · Structure no. SA0600000000004

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry ST over Porter Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Cherry ST over Porter Bayou in Bolivar 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCherry ST
CrossesPorter Bayou
LocationSec 1 T20N R 6W
RouteCity Street 1174
Coordinates33.60406, -90.77464
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Cherry ST over Porter Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry ST over Porter 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry ST over Porter Bayou carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cherry ST over Porter Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Cherry ST over Porter Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.