US Bridges

Sturdivant Road over Sandy Bayou Branch

Fair

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T23N R 2W B · Structure no. SA6800000000024

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sturdivant Road over Sandy Bayou Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sturdivant Road over Sandy Bayou Branch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSturdivant Road
CrossesSandy Bayou Branch
LocationSec 22 T23N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 777
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.85014, -90.38214
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2015)
Projected traffic570 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sturdivant Road over Sandy Bayou Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sturdivant Road over Sandy Bayou Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Sturdivant Road over Sandy Bayou Branch carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sturdivant Road over Sandy Bayou Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Sturdivant Road over Sandy Bayou Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.