US Bridges

SR 14 over Widows Bayou

Fair

Sharkey County, Mississippi · 5.2 MI E US 61 · Structure no. 310001406302190

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Widows Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 14 over Widows Bayou in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesWidows Bayou
Location5.2 MI E US 61
RouteState Highway 14
CountySharkey County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.98905, -90.74086
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 14 over Widows Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Widows Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Widows Bayou carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Widows Bayou?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Widows Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.