Frank Seal Road over Parker Bayou
PoorPearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 5S R18W · Structure no. SA5500000000137
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 65 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Frank Seal Road over Parker Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frank Seal Road over Parker Bayou in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Frank Seal Road over Parker Bayou built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frank Seal Road over Parker Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Frank Seal Road over Parker Bayou carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Frank Seal Road over Parker Bayou?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Frank Seal Road over Parker Bayou?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).