US Bridges

Sixteenth Sect RD over Bch of Big Bradford

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T24N R 5W B · Structure no. SA0600000000189

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixteenth Sect RD over Bch of Big Bradford is a concrete channel beam carrying Sixteenth Sect RD over Bch of Big Bradford in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSixteenth Sect RD
CrossesBch of Big Bradford
LocationSec 7 T24N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates33.93778, -90.74806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$156,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixteenth Sect RD over Bch of Big Bradford built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sixteenth Sect RD over Bch of Big Bradford 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 Sixteenth Sect RD over Bch of Big Bradford carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sixteenth Sect RD over Bch of Big Bradford?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sixteenth Sect RD over Bch of Big Bradford?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.