US Bridges

Sedgefield RD over Wades Bayou

Good

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 8N R 2W · Structure no. SA0100000000066

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sedgefield RD over Wades Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sedgefield RD over Wades Bayou in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSedgefield RD
CrossesWades Bayou
LocationSec 33 T 8N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 1191
Coordinates31.66126, -91.29687
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sedgefield RD over Wades Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sedgefield RD over Wades 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sedgefield RD over Wades Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sedgefield RD over Wades Bayou?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sedgefield RD over Wades Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.