US Bridges

Crosby Road over Pecan Bayou

FairPosted for load

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T22N R 5W B · Structure no. SA0600000000097

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crosby Road over Pecan Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crosby 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCrosby Road
CrossesPecan Bayou
LocationSec 31 T22N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 317
Coordinates33.7144, -90.76312
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crosby Road over Pecan Bayou built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crosby 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 Crosby Road over Pecan Bayou carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Crosby Road over Pecan Bayou?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Crosby Road over Pecan Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.