US Bridges

Gibbons RD over Home Cypress Bayou

Fair

Coahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T25N R 3W B · Structure no. SA1400000000012

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibbons RD over Home Cypress Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Gibbons RD over Home Cypress Bayou in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGibbons RD
CrossesHome Cypress Bayou
LocationSec 27 T25N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 87000
CountyCoahoma County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.00806, -90.49633
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$276,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gibbons RD over Home Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibbons RD over Home Cypress 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Gibbons RD over Home Cypress Bayou carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gibbons RD over Home Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gibbons RD over Home Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.