Litton Road over Pecan Bayou
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T21N R 6W B · Structure no. SA0600000000053
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Litton Road over Pecan Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Litton Road over Pecan Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Litton Road over Pecan Bayou built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Litton Road over Pecan 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 Litton Road over Pecan Bayou carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Litton Road over Pecan 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 Litton Road over Pecan Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.