Laughlin Road over Pecan Bayou
FairPosted for loadBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T22N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000096
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laughlin Road over Pecan Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laughlin Road over Pecan Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Laughlin Road over Pecan Bayou built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laughlin 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 Laughlin Road over Pecan Bayou carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Laughlin Road over Pecan Bayou?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Laughlin Road over Pecan Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.