Mcdaniels Road over Wild Bill Bayou
PoorSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T23N R 3W B · Structure no. SA6700000000138
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcdaniels Road over Wild Bill Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Mcdaniels Road over Wild Bill Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcdaniels Road over Wild Bill Bayou built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcdaniels Road over Wild Bill 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Mcdaniels Road over Wild Bill Bayou carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mcdaniels Road over Wild Bill Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mcdaniels Road over Wild Bill Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.