Walker Road over Natural Bayou
PoorSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T21N R 4W · Structure no. SA6700000000108
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walker Road over Natural Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Walker Road over Natural 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 3 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walker Road over Natural Bayou built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walker Road over Natural 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Walker Road over Natural Bayou carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Walker Road over Natural Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Walker Road over Natural Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.