Ralph Ray Road over Bayou
PoorPosted for loadSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T22N R 4W B · Structure no. SA6700000000127
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ralph Ray Road over Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Ralph Ray Road over Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 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 Ralph Ray Road over Bayou built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ralph Ray Road over 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 Ralph Ray Road over Bayou carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ralph Ray Road over Bayou?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ralph Ray Road over Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.