Buck Armstead Road over Yellow Lake Bayou
FairQuitman County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 7S R10W · Structure no. SA6000000000006
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buck Armstead Road over Yellow Lake Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buck Armstead Road over Yellow Lake Bayou in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buck Armstead Road over Yellow Lake Bayou built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buck Armstead Road over Yellow Lake 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Buck Armstead Road over Yellow Lake Bayou carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Buck Armstead Road over Yellow Lake Bayou?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Buck Armstead Road over Yellow Lake Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.