Joe Stephen Road over Black Bayou
PoorPosted for loadSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T24N R 4W · Structure no. SA6700000000162
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joe Stephen Road over Black Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Joe Stephen Road over Black Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Joe Stephen Road over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Joe Stephen Road over Black 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 Joe Stephen Road over Black Bayou carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Joe Stephen Road over Black Bayou?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Joe Stephen Road over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.