US Bridges

Glendale Avenue over Bouie River

Fair

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 5N R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000203

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
520 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendale Avenue over Bouie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glendale Avenue over Bouie River in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGlendale Avenue
CrossesBouie River
LocationSec 33 T 5N R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 7185
CountyForrest County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.34932, -89.30603
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$948,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glendale Avenue over Bouie River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glendale Avenue over Bouie River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Glendale Avenue over Bouie River carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Glendale Avenue over Bouie River?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Glendale Avenue over Bouie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.