US Bridges

Shaw-Skene Road over Pecan Bayou

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T21N R 6W B · Structure no. SA0600000000062

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaw-Skene Road over Pecan Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Shaw-Skene Road over Pecan Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShaw-Skene Road
CrossesPecan Bayou
LocationSec 35 T21N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyBolivar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.62828, -90.79853
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2025)
Projected traffic625 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shaw-Skene Road over Pecan Bayou built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shaw-Skene 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 Shaw-Skene Road over Pecan Bayou carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shaw-Skene Road over Pecan Bayou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Shaw-Skene Road over Pecan Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.