C Kemp Road over Dawson Bayou
GoodSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T17N R 5W · Structure no. SA6700000000023
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C Kemp Road over Dawson Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C Kemp Road over Dawson Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 C Kemp Road over Dawson Bayou built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is C Kemp Road over Dawson 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does C Kemp Road over Dawson Bayou carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is C Kemp Road over Dawson Bayou?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns C Kemp Road over Dawson Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.