Prewitt Road over Porter Bayou
FairPosted for loadBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T21N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000032
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prewitt Road over Porter Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Prewitt Road over Porter Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Prewitt Road over Porter Bayou built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Prewitt Road 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Prewitt Road over Porter Bayou carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Prewitt Road over Porter Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Prewitt Road over Porter Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.