Ward Riddick Road over Bear Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T24N R 3W · Structure no. SA6700000000159
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward Riddick Road over Bear Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Ward Riddick Road over Bear Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ward Riddick Road over Bear Bayou built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ward Riddick Road over Bear 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 Ward Riddick Road over Bear Bayou carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ward Riddick Road over Bear 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 Ward Riddick Road over Bear Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.