Mound Bayou Road over Sunflower River
GoodSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T23N R 4W B · Structure no. SA6700000000146
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 420 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mound Bayou Road over Sunflower River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mound Bayou Road over Sunflower River in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Mound Bayou Road over Sunflower River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mound Bayou Road over Sunflower River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mound Bayou Road over Sunflower River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mound Bayou Road over Sunflower River?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Mound Bayou Road over Sunflower River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.