Litton Road over Phalia Bayou
PoorBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T21N R 6W B · Structure no. SA0600000000049
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 257 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Litton Road over Phalia Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Litton Road over Phalia Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2045. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Litton Road over Phalia Bayou built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Litton Road over Phalia 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 Phalia Bayou carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Litton Road over Phalia Bayou?
The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Litton Road over Phalia Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.