West Side Avenue over Indian Bayou
GoodSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T19N R 4W · Structure no. SA6700000000068
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Side Avenue over Indian Bayou is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Side Avenue over Indian Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 West Side Avenue over Indian Bayou built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Side 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 West Side Avenue over Indian Bayou carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West Side Avenue over Indian Bayou?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns West Side Avenue over Indian Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.