US Bridges

Flautt Road over Cassidy Bayou

PoorClosed to traffic

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T24N R 1W · Structure no. SA6800000000035

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
380 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flautt Road over Cassidy Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Flautt Road over Cassidy Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFlautt Road
CrossesCassidy Bayou
LocationSec 14 T24N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 316
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.94336, -90.267
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans20
Design loadH 15
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flautt Road over Cassidy Bayou built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flautt Road over Cassidy 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 Flautt Road over Cassidy Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Flautt Road over Cassidy Bayou?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Flautt Road over Cassidy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.