US Bridges

Longshot Road over Ann Bayou

FairPosted for load

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T21N R 7W · Structure no. SA0600000000066

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longshot Road over Ann Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Longshot Road over Ann Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 6 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 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLongshot Road
CrossesAnn Bayou
LocationSec 17 T21N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates33.67297, -90.94667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Longshot Road over Ann Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Longshot Road over Ann 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Longshot Road over Ann Bayou carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Longshot Road over Ann Bayou?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Longshot Road over Ann Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.