Gene Lester Road over Dawson Bayou
FairSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T17N R 4W B · Structure no. SA6700000000013
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 520 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gene Lester Road over Dawson Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gene Lester Road over Dawson Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gene Lester Road over Dawson Bayou built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gene Lester Road over Dawson 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Gene Lester Road over Dawson Bayou carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Gene Lester Road over Dawson Bayou?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Gene Lester Road over Dawson Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.