CO RD 523 over Gin Bayou
FairLeflore County, Mississippi · SEC_11_T19N_R 2W B · Structure no. SA4200000000047
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 980
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 523 over Gin Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 523 over Gin Bayou in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 523 over Gin Bayou built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 523 over Gin 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 2023.
How much traffic does CO RD 523 over Gin Bayou carry?
About 980 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 523 over Gin Bayou?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 523 over Gin Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.