Merigold-Drew Rd. over Bch of Mound Bayou
GoodBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T23N R 5W B · Structure no. SA0600000000142
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merigold-Drew Rd. over Bch of Mound Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merigold-Drew Rd. over Bch of Mound Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merigold-Drew Rd. over Bch of Mound Bayou built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merigold-Drew Rd. over Bch of 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 Merigold-Drew Rd. over Bch of Mound Bayou carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Merigold-Drew Rd. over Bch of Mound Bayou?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Merigold-Drew Rd. over Bch of Mound Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.