US Bridges

Deep Bayou Road over Deep Bayou

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Between Cottons & Gumbo · Structure no. 000043581-00038

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Deep Bayou Road over Deep Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Deep Bayou Road over Deep Bayou in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDeep Bayou Road
CrossesDeep Bayou
LocationBetween Cottons & Gumbo
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.7875, -90.59167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic1 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Deep Bayou Road over Deep Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deep Bayou Road over Deep 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Deep Bayou Road over Deep Bayou carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Deep Bayou Road over Deep Bayou?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Bayou Road over Deep Bayou?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.