US Bridges

Granger-Dorsey Rd. over Little Mound Bayou

Good

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T23N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000138

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granger-Dorsey Rd. over Little Mound Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Granger-Dorsey Rd. over Little Mound Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGranger-Dorsey Rd.
CrossesLittle Mound Bayou
LocationSec 10 T23N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 281
Coordinates33.85456, -90.71028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Granger-Dorsey Rd. over Little Mound Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granger-Dorsey Rd. over Little 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 Granger-Dorsey Rd. over Little Mound Bayou carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Granger-Dorsey Rd. over Little Mound Bayou?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Granger-Dorsey Rd. over Little Mound Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.