Alexander Avenue over Indian Bayou
GoodSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T18N R 4W · Structure no. SA6700000000037
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alexander Avenue over Indian Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Alexander Avenue over Indian Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alexander Avenue over Indian Bayou built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alexander Avenue over Indian 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Alexander Avenue over Indian Bayou carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Alexander Avenue over Indian Bayou?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Alexander Avenue over Indian Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.