Third Street over Lead Bayou
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T22N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000246
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Third Street over Lead Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Third Street over Lead Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Third Street over Lead Bayou built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Third Street over Lead 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Third Street over Lead Bayou carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Third Street over Lead Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Third Street over Lead Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.