US Bridges

Gum Pond Road over Seven Mile Bayou

Good

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 5S R10W · Structure no. SA7200000000066

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gum Pond Road over Seven Mile Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Gum Pond Road over Seven Mile Bayou in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGum Pond Road
CrossesSeven Mile Bayou
LocationSec 28 T 5S R10W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.61238, -90.26829
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Gum Pond Road over Seven Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gum Pond Road over Seven Mile 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Gum Pond Road over Seven Mile Bayou carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Gum Pond Road over Seven Mile Bayou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Gum Pond Road over Seven Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.