US Bridges

Pugh Road over Stovall Bayou

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T26N R 1E · Structure no. SA600000000A035

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pugh Road over Stovall Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Pugh Road over Stovall Bayou in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPugh Road
CrossesStovall Bayou
LocationSec 26 T26N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 265
Coordinates34.08744, -90.16856
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pugh Road over Stovall Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pugh Road over Stovall 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pugh Road over Stovall Bayou carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pugh Road over Stovall Bayou?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Pugh Road over Stovall Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.