Dean Road over Yellow Lake Bayou Cutoff
PoorClosed to trafficQuitman County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 7S R10W · Structure no. SA6000000000012
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dean Road over Yellow Lake Bayou Cutoff is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dean Road over Yellow Lake Bayou Cutoff in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Dean Road over Yellow Lake Bayou Cutoff built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dean Road over Yellow Lake Bayou Cutoff 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Dean Road over Yellow Lake Bayou Cutoff carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Dean Road over Yellow Lake Bayou Cutoff?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Dean Road over Yellow Lake Bayou Cutoff?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.