Sturdivant Road over Black Bayou
GoodTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T23N R 1W B · Structure no. SA6800000000014
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 372 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sturdivant Road over Black Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Sturdivant Road over Black Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2035. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sturdivant Road over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sturdivant Road over Black 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Sturdivant Road over Black Bayou carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sturdivant Road over Black Bayou?
The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sturdivant Road over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.