Gibson Swamp Road over Boykin Bayou
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T23N R 8W B · Structure no. SA0600000000180
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gibson Swamp Road over Boykin Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Gibson Swamp Road over Boykin Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gibson Swamp Road over Boykin Bayou built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gibson Swamp Road over Boykin 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Gibson Swamp Road over Boykin Bayou carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gibson Swamp Road over Boykin Bayou?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Gibson Swamp Road over Boykin Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.