Duck Pond Road over Howlett Bayou
GoodSharkey County, Mississippi · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080706000003216
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Duck Pond Road over Howlett Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Duck Pond Road over Howlett Bayou in Sharkey 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Duck Pond Road over Howlett Bayou built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Duck Pond Road over Howlett 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 2024.
How much traffic does Duck Pond Road over Howlett Bayou carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Duck Pond Road over Howlett Bayou?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Duck Pond Road over Howlett Bayou?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.