US Bridges

Trotter Road over Jones Bayou

Good

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T21N R 4W · Structure no. SA6700000000113

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trotter Road over Jones Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Trotter Road over Jones Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTrotter Road
CrossesJones Bayou
LocationSec 28 T21N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 279
Coordinates33.64528, -90.61528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trotter Road over Jones Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trotter Road over Jones 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Trotter Road over Jones Bayou carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Trotter Road over Jones Bayou?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Trotter Road over Jones Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.