Bend Road over Ellison Creek
PoorClosed to trafficYazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T11N R 2E B · Structure no. SA8200000000115
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bend Road over Ellison Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bend Road over Ellison Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Bend Road over Ellison Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bend Road over Ellison Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bend Road over Ellison Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Bend Road over Ellison Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bend Road over Ellison Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.