Vance Road over Opossum Bayou
GoodQuitman County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T26N R 1W B · Structure no. SA6000000000037
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vance Road over Opossum Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vance Road over Opossum Bayou in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vance Road over Opossum Bayou built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vance Road over Opossum 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Vance Road over Opossum Bayou carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Vance Road over Opossum Bayou?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Vance Road over Opossum Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.