Givens Road over Jones Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T21N R 4W · Structure no. SA6700000000110
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Givens Road over Jones Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Givens Road over Jones 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 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).
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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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Givens Road over Jones Bayou built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Givens Road over Jones 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 Givens Road over Jones Bayou carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Givens Road over Jones 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 Givens Road over Jones Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.