US Bridges

Hankison RD over Gunns Bayou

Fair

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T13N R 3E B · Structure no. SA1100000000071

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
164 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hankison RD over Gunns Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Hankison RD over Gunns Bayou in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesHankison RD
CrossesGunns Bayou
LocationSec 33 T13N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates32.10348, -90.88351
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$448,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hankison RD over Gunns Bayou built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hankison RD over Gunns 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hankison RD over Gunns Bayou carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hankison RD over Gunns Bayou?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hankison RD over Gunns Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.