Waco Road over Sunflower River
FairSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T17N R 5W B · Structure no. SA6700000000022
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 562 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waco Road over Sunflower River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waco Road over Sunflower River in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2044. The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Waco Road over Sunflower River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waco Road over Sunflower River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Waco Road over Sunflower River carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Waco Road over Sunflower River?
The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Waco Road over Sunflower River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.