US Bridges

Leflore Ave over Jones Bayou

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T22N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000092

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leflore Ave over Jones Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying Leflore Ave over Jones Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLeflore Ave
CrossesJones Bayou
LocationSec 21 T22N R 5W
RouteCity Street 8125
CountyBolivar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.73619, -90.72575
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2025)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 Leflore Ave over Jones Bayou built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leflore Ave over Jones 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 Leflore Ave over Jones Bayou carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Leflore Ave over Jones Bayou?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Leflore Ave over Jones Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.