US Bridges

CO RD 546 over Turkey Bayou

Good

Leflore County, Mississippi · SEC_17_T19N_R 2W B · Structure no. SA4200000000052

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 546 over Turkey Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 546 over Turkey 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2034. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 546
CrossesTurkey Bayou
LocationSEC_17_T19N_R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates33.51746, -90.42103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2014)
Projected traffic240 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CO RD 546 over Turkey Bayou built?

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

What condition is CO RD 546 over Turkey 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 546 over Turkey Bayou carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 546 over Turkey Bayou?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 546 over Turkey Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.