US Bridges

FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Bayou Portage

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 8S R12W B · Structure no. SA2400000000151

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Bayou Portage is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Bayou Portage in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 1101 Menge Ave
CrossesBayou Portage
LocationSec 8 T 8S R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 1101
Coordinates30.36278, -89.21833
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2012)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Bayou Portage built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Bayou Portage 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 FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Bayou Portage carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Bayou Portage?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Bayou Portage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.