SR 434 over Jaynes Bayou
PoorSharkey County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI E US 61 · Structure no. 310043406300230
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 434 over Jaynes Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 434 over Jaynes Bayou in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4 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.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 434 over Jaynes Bayou built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 434 over Jaynes 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 434 over Jaynes Bayou carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 434 over Jaynes Bayou?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 434 over Jaynes Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.