Sawmill Road over Pecan Bayou
FairPosted for loadBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T21N R 6W · Structure no. SA0600000000060
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sawmill Road over Pecan Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sawmill Road over Pecan Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sawmill Road over Pecan Bayou built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sawmill 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Sawmill Road over Pecan Bayou carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Sawmill Road over Pecan Bayou?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sawmill Road over Pecan Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.