US Bridges

W.Mound Bayou Road over Little Bradford Bayou

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T24N R 6W B · Structure no. SA0600000000211

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Mound Bayou Road over Little Bradford Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying W.Mound Bayou Road over Little Bradford Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW.Mound Bayou Road
CrossesLittle Bradford Bayou
LocationSec 35 T24N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 1611
CountyBolivar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.87944, -90.79694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic220 (2025)
Projected traffic330 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$127,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.Mound Bayou Road over Little Bradford Bayou built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is W.Mound Bayou Road over Little 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 W.Mound Bayou Road over Little Bradford Bayou carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W.Mound Bayou 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 28 ft wide.

Who owns W.Mound Bayou Road over Little Bradford Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.