Ballaston Old HWY8 over Powell Bayou
GoodSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T22N R 3W B · Structure no. SA6700000000120
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ballaston Old HWY8 over Powell Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Ballaston Old HWY8 over Powell Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ballaston Old HWY8 over Powell Bayou built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ballaston Old HWY8 over Powell 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 Ballaston Old HWY8 over Powell Bayou carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ballaston Old HWY8 over Powell Bayou?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ballaston Old HWY8 over Powell Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.