US Bridges

East Minot Road over Bear Bayou

Good

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T24N R 3W B · Structure no. SA670000000A156

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
174 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Minot Road over Bear Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying East Minot Road over Bear Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEast Minot Road
CrossesBear Bayou
LocationSec 15 T24N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 401
Coordinates33.94233, -90.48613
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Minot Road over Bear Bayou built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Minot Road over Bear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does East Minot Road over Bear Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Minot Road over Bear Bayou?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Minot Road over Bear Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.