US Bridges

Tharpe Road over Bch of Big Bradford Bayo

FairPosted for load

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T23N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000136

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tharpe Road over Bch of Big Bradford Bayo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tharpe Road over Bch of Big Bradford Bayo in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTharpe Road
CrossesBch of Big Bradford Bayo
LocationSec 8 T23N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 213
CountyBolivar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.86231, -90.74508
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$279,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tharpe Road over Bch of Big Bradford Bayo built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tharpe Road over Bch of Big Bradford Bayo 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Tharpe Road over Bch of Big Bradford Bayo carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tharpe Road over Bch of Big Bradford Bayo?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tharpe Road over Bch of Big Bradford Bayo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.