Ponderosa Road over Opossum Bayou
GoodQuitman County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T27N R 1W · Structure no. SA6000000000072
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ponderosa Road over Opossum Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Ponderosa Road over Opossum Bayou in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ponderosa Road over Opossum Bayou built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ponderosa 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ponderosa Road over Opossum Bayou carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Ponderosa Road over Opossum Bayou?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ponderosa Road over Opossum Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.