US Bridges

Pemble Road over Big Bradford Bayou

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T23N R 6W B · Structure no. SA0600000000152

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pemble Road over Big Bradford Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Pemble Road over Big Bradford Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPemble Road
CrossesBig Bradford Bayou
LocationSec 14 T23N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyBolivar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.83569, -90.78972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2025)
Projected traffic420 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$269,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pemble Road over Big Bradford Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pemble Road over Big Bradford Bayou 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Pemble Road over Big Bradford Bayou carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pemble Road over Big Bradford Bayou?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pemble Road over Big Bradford Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.