US Bridges

Morris Drive over Parks Bayou

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T23N R 2W · Structure no. SA6800000000025

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Drive over Parks Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Morris Drive over Parks 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesMorris Drive
CrossesParks Bayou
LocationSec 22 T23N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates33.8485, -90.38403
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Morris Drive over Parks Bayou built?

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

What condition is Morris Drive over Parks 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 2023.

How much traffic does Morris Drive over Parks Bayou carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Morris Drive over Parks Bayou?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Morris Drive over Parks Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.