South Ross Road over Little Bradford Bayou
PoorPosted for loadBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T23N R 6W · Structure no. SA0600000000144
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Ross Road over Little Bradford Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying South Ross Road over Little Bradford Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 South Ross Road over Little Bradford Bayou built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Ross Road over Little Bradford Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does South Ross Road over Little Bradford Bayou carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is South Ross Road over Little Bradford Bayou?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns South Ross Road over Little Bradford Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.