Kitchens Road over Mound Bayou
GoodBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T23N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000137
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kitchens Road over Mound Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kitchens Road over Mound Bayou 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Kitchens Road over Mound Bayou built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kitchens Road over Mound Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Kitchens Road over Mound Bayou carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Kitchens Road over Mound Bayou?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Kitchens Road over Mound Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.