Sunflower River RD over Murphy Bayou
FairWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T15N R 5W B · Structure no. SA7600000000031
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunflower River RD over Murphy Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunflower River RD over Murphy Bayou in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunflower River RD over Murphy Bayou built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunflower River RD over Murphy Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Sunflower River RD over Murphy Bayou carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sunflower River RD over Murphy Bayou?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sunflower River RD over Murphy Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.