Drew-Ruleville RD over Dougherty Bayou
GoodSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T22N R 4W B · Structure no. SA6700000000133
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drew-Ruleville RD over Dougherty Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drew-Ruleville RD over Dougherty Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drew-Ruleville RD over Dougherty Bayou built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Drew-Ruleville RD over Dougherty 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 Drew-Ruleville RD over Dougherty Bayou carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Drew-Ruleville RD over Dougherty Bayou?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Drew-Ruleville RD over Dougherty Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.