Britt Road over Porter Bayou
GoodSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T20N R 5W B · Structure no. SA6700000000099
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Britt Road over Porter Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Britt Road over Porter Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Britt Road over Porter Bayou built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Britt Road over Porter 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 2023.
How much traffic does Britt Road over Porter Bayou carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Britt Road over Porter Bayou?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Britt Road over Porter Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.