Hoard Lake over Wild Bill Bayou
FairPosted for loadSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T23N R 3W B · Structure no. SA6700000000140
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hoard Lake over Wild Bill Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Hoard Lake over Wild Bill Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hoard Lake over Wild Bill Bayou built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hoard Lake over Wild Bill Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Hoard Lake over Wild Bill Bayou carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Hoard Lake over Wild Bill Bayou?
The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hoard Lake over Wild Bill Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.