US Bridges

CO RD 35 over Fighting Bayou

Fair

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T21N R 2W · Structure no. SA4200000000085

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 35 over Fighting Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 35 over Fighting Bayou in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2034. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 35
CrossesFighting Bayou
LocationSec 7 T21N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyLeflore County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.69694, -90.44528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic60 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 35 over Fighting Bayou built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 35 over Fighting 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 35 over Fighting Bayou carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CO RD 35 over Fighting Bayou?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 35 over Fighting Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.