US Bridges

Tv Station Road over Mound Bayou

Good

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T18N R 3W · Structure no. SA6700000000035

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tv Station Road over Mound Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Tv Station Road over Mound Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTv Station Road
CrossesMound Bayou
LocationSec 31 T18N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 183
Coordinates33.37528, -90.55083
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tv Station Road over Mound Bayou built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tv Station Road over Mound 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 Tv Station Road over Mound Bayou carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tv Station Road over Mound Bayou?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m).

Who owns Tv Station Road over Mound Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.