Sandpit Road over Silver Bayou
FairPosted for loadBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T21N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000030
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandpit Road over Silver Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Sandpit Road over Silver Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandpit Road over Silver Bayou built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sandpit Road over Silver 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Sandpit Road over Silver Bayou carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sandpit Road over Silver Bayou?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sandpit Road over Silver Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.