Magnolia Hill over Alligator Bayou
FairPosted for loadBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T25N R 5W B · Structure no. SA0600000000220
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Magnolia Hill over Alligator Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Magnolia Hill over Alligator Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Magnolia Hill over Alligator Bayou built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Magnolia Hill over Alligator 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 Magnolia Hill over Alligator Bayou carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Magnolia Hill over Alligator Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Magnolia Hill over Alligator Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.