US Bridges

SR 442 over Pecan Bayou

Good

Leflore County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E Sunflower Cl · Structure no. 310044204202200

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 442 over Pecan Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 442 over Pecan Bayou in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 442
CrossesPecan Bayou
Location0.4 MI E Sunflower Cl
RouteState Highway 442
Coordinates33.64196, -90.44506
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic950 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 442 over Pecan Bayou built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 442 over Pecan 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 442 over Pecan Bayou carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 442 over Pecan Bayou?

The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 442 over Pecan Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.