Blanton Road over Coon Bayou
GoodSharkey County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T11N R 7W B · Structure no. SA6300000000012
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blanton Road over Coon Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Blanton Road over Coon 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 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 | 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 Blanton Road over Coon Bayou built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blanton Road over Coon 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 Blanton Road over Coon Bayou carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Blanton Road over Coon Bayou?
The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Blanton Road over Coon Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.