Moody Road over Little Mound Bayou
PoorPosted for loadBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T24N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000192
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moody Road over Little Mound Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Moody Road over Little Mound Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moody Road over Little Mound Bayou built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moody Road over Little Mound 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Moody Road over Little Mound Bayou carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Moody Road over Little Mound Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Moody Road over Little Mound Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.