Compress Road over Mound Bayou
GoodSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T17N R 4W · Structure no. SA6700000000009
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Compress Road over Mound Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Compress Road over Mound Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Compress Road over Mound Bayou built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Compress Road over Mound 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Compress Road over Mound Bayou carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Compress Road over Mound Bayou?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns Compress Road over Mound Bayou?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.