US Bridges

Woodburn Road over Sunflower River

Good

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T18N R 5W B · Structure no. SA6700000000044

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodburn Road over Sunflower River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodburn Road over Sunflower River in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2044. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesWoodburn Road
CrossesSunflower River
LocationSec 27 T18N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 138
Coordinates33.38764, -90.7058
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodburn Road over Sunflower River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodburn Road over Sunflower River 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 Woodburn Road over Sunflower River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Woodburn Road over Sunflower River?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Woodburn Road over Sunflower River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.