US Bridges

Malvina Road over Dry Bayou

Good

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T23N R 7W · Structure no. SA060000000A174

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malvina Road over Dry Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Malvina Road over Dry Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMalvina Road
CrossesDry Bayou
LocationSec 21 T23N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 260
Coordinates33.82479, -90.92581
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Malvina Road over Dry Bayou built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malvina Road over Dry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Malvina Road over Dry Bayou carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Malvina Road over Dry Bayou?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Malvina Road over Dry Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.