East Delta Ave. over Moorhead Bayou
PoorSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T18N R 3W · Structure no. SA6700000000028
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Other
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Delta Ave. over Moorhead Bayou is a wood or timber other carrying East Delta Ave. over Moorhead 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Delta Ave. over Moorhead Bayou built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Delta Ave. over Moorhead Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does East Delta Ave. over Moorhead Bayou carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is East Delta Ave. over Moorhead Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns East Delta Ave. over Moorhead Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.