North Bayou Road over Jones Bayou
PoorPosted for loadBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T22N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000080
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Bayou Road over Jones Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying North Bayou Road over Jones Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 North Bayou Road over Jones Bayou built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Bayou Road over Jones 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does North Bayou Road over Jones Bayou carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is North Bayou Road over Jones Bayou?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns North Bayou Road over Jones Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.