Cemetery Road over Dougherty Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T21N R 4W · Structure no. SA6700000000105
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cemetery Road over Dougherty Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Cemetery Road over Dougherty 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cemetery Road over Dougherty Bayou built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cemetery Road over Dougherty Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Cemetery Road over Dougherty Bayou carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cemetery Road over Dougherty 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 Cemetery Road over Dougherty Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.