Ford Road over Beaver Dam Bayou
GoodSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T19N R 4W · Structure no. SA6700000000066
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ford Road over Beaver Dam Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Ford Road over Beaver Dam Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ford Road over Beaver Dam Bayou built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ford Road over Beaver Dam 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 Ford Road over Beaver Dam Bayou carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ford Road over Beaver Dam Bayou?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ford Road over Beaver Dam Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.