US Bridges

Rosemary Road over Lead Bayou

Good

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T22N R 5W · Structure no. SA060000000A081

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosemary Road over Lead Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Rosemary Road over Lead Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRosemary Road
CrossesLead Bayou
LocationSec 10 T22N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 328
CountyBolivar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.76216, -90.71039
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosemary Road over Lead Bayou built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosemary Road over Lead Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rosemary Road over Lead Bayou carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rosemary Road over Lead Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rosemary Road over Lead Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.