Dry Bayou Road over Hurricane Bayou
PoorQuitman County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T26N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6000000000039
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry Bayou Road over Hurricane Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Bayou Road over Hurricane Bayou in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 Dry Bayou Road over Hurricane Bayou built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dry Bayou Road over Hurricane 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Dry Bayou Road over Hurricane Bayou carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Dry Bayou Road over Hurricane Bayou?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Bayou Road over Hurricane Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.