US Bridges

Johnny Russell Dr. over Moorhead Bayou

Good

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T18N R 3W · Structure no. SA6700000000031

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnny Russell Dr. over Moorhead Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Johnny Russell Dr. over Moorhead Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohnny Russell Dr.
CrossesMoorhead Bayou
LocationSec 10 T18N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 852
Coordinates33.44788, -90.50396
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnny Russell Dr. over Moorhead Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnny Russell Dr. over Moorhead 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Johnny Russell Dr. over Moorhead Bayou carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Johnny Russell Dr. over Moorhead Bayou?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Johnny Russell Dr. over Moorhead Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.