US Bridges

Pinckneyville Road over Sara Bayou

FairPosted for load

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 2N R 2W B · Structure no. SA7900000000040

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinckneyville Road over Sara Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinckneyville Road over Sara Bayou in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPinckneyville Road
CrossesSara Bayou
LocationSec 35 T 2N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 152
CountyWilkinson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.0952, -91.34264
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinckneyville Road over Sara Bayou built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinckneyville Road over Sara 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pinckneyville Road over Sara Bayou carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pinckneyville Road over Sara Bayou?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pinckneyville Road over Sara Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.