CO RD 550 over Mill Bayou
FairPosted for loadLeflore County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T22N R 1E B · Structure no. SA4200000000095
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 550 over Mill Bayou is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 550 over Mill 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2035. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 550 over Mill Bayou built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 550 over Mill 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 550 over Mill Bayou carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 550 over Mill Bayou?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 550 over Mill Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.