US Bridges

Strdivant-White RD over Parks Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T23N R 2W B · Structure no. SA6800000000026

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strdivant-White RD over Parks Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Strdivant-White RD over Parks Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesStrdivant-White RD
CrossesParks Bayou
LocationSec 28 T23N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 312
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.83522, -90.41303
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans100 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2015)
Projected traffic135 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$347,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strdivant-White RD over Parks Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strdivant-White RD over Parks Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Strdivant-White RD over Parks Bayou carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Strdivant-White RD over Parks Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Strdivant-White RD over Parks Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.