Highland Blvd over Spanish Bayou
FairAdams County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 6N R 3W B · Structure no. SA0100000000041
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highland Blvd over Spanish Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Blvd over Spanish Bayou in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.
It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,350 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Highland Blvd over Spanish Bayou built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Highland Blvd over Spanish 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 2024.
How much traffic does Highland Blvd over Spanish Bayou carry?
About 6,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Highland Blvd over Spanish Bayou?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Highland Blvd over Spanish Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.