Government Road over Trib of Long Bayou
PoorTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T25N R 1W · Structure no. SA6800000000065
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Government Road over Trib of Long Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Government Road over Trib of Long Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Government Road over Trib of Long Bayou built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Government Road over Trib of Long 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Government Road over Trib of Long Bayou carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Government Road over Trib of Long Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Government Road over Trib of Long Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.