Litton Road over Bch of Pecan Bayou
PoorPosted for loadBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T21N R 5W B · Structure no. SA0600000000027
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Litton Road over Bch of Pecan Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Litton Road over Bch of Pecan Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 57 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Litton Road over Bch of Pecan Bayou built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Litton Road over Bch of Pecan 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Litton Road over Bch of Pecan Bayou carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Litton Road over Bch of Pecan Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Litton Road over Bch of Pecan Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.