US Bridges

Madison Street over Palusha Bayou

Good

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T19N R 1E · Structure no. SA4200000000031

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Street over Palusha Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Madison Street over Palusha Bayou in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMadison Street
CrossesPalusha Bayou
LocationSec 11 T19N R 1E
RouteCity Street 1099
Coordinates33.52075, -90.16056
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 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 traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Madison Street over Palusha Bayou built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Street over Palusha 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Street over Palusha Bayou carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Madison Street over Palusha Bayou?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Madison Street over Palusha Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.