US Bridges

N. Pearman Road over Lead Bayou

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T22N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000083

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Pearman Road over Lead Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying N. Pearman Road over Lead Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Pearman Road
CrossesLead Bayou
LocationSec 15 T22N R 5W
RouteCity Street 1461
CountyBolivar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.75305, -90.71022
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2025)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N. Pearman Road over Lead Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Pearman Road over Lead 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 N. Pearman Road over Lead Bayou carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N. Pearman Road over Lead Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N. Pearman Road over Lead Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.