US Bridges

North Bridwell R N over Natural Bayou

Good

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T24N R 4W · Structure no. SA6700000000169

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bridwell R N over Natural Bayou is a concrete slab carrying North Bridwell R N over Natural Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2035. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNorth Bridwell R N
CrossesNatural Bayou
LocationSec 19 T24N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 391
Coordinates33.93111, -90.64944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Bridwell R N over Natural Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bridwell R N over Natural Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does North Bridwell R N over Natural Bayou carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is North Bridwell R N over Natural Bayou?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns North Bridwell R N over Natural Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.