US Bridges

Falcon School Road over Burrell Bayou

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 8S R10W · Structure no. SA6000000000020

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falcon School Road over Burrell Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falcon School Road over Burrell Bayou in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFalcon School Road
CrossesBurrell Bayou
LocationSec 16 T 8S R10W
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyQuitman County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.39256, -90.25559
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Falcon School Road over Burrell Bayou built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falcon School Road over Burrell Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Falcon School Road over Burrell Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Falcon School Road over Burrell Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Falcon School Road over Burrell Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.