North Sheffield RD over Moorhead Bayou
GoodSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T19N R 3W · Structure no. SA6700000000060
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Sheffield RD over Moorhead Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying North Sheffield RD over Moorhead Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 47 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 North Sheffield RD over Moorhead Bayou built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is North Sheffield RD 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does North Sheffield RD over Moorhead Bayou carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is North Sheffield RD over Moorhead Bayou?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns North Sheffield RD over Moorhead Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.