Schmidt Road over Bch of Turkey Bayou
FairPosted for loadBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T26N R 5W B · Structure no. SA0600000000235
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schmidt Road over Bch of Turkey Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Schmidt Road over Bch of Turkey Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schmidt Road over Bch of Turkey Bayou built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schmidt Road over Bch of Turkey 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Schmidt Road over Bch of Turkey Bayou carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Schmidt Road over Bch of Turkey Bayou?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Schmidt Road over Bch of Turkey Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.