Washington Street over Moorhead Bayou
FairSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T18N R 3W B · Structure no. SA6700000000027
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Moorhead Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Washington Street over Moorhead Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Moorhead Bayou built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over Moorhead 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Moorhead Bayou carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Moorhead Bayou?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Moorhead Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.