Old Boykin Road over Drainage Canal Dcdd
PoorSharkey County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T14N R 6W · Structure no. SA6300000000056
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Boykin Road over Drainage Canal Dcdd is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Boykin Road over Drainage Canal Dcdd in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Boykin Road over Drainage Canal Dcdd built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Boykin Road over Drainage Canal Dcdd 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Boykin Road over Drainage Canal Dcdd carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Boykin Road over Drainage Canal Dcdd?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old Boykin Road over Drainage Canal Dcdd?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.