US Bridges

FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Indian Bayou

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 8S R12W B · Structure no. SA2400000000158

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Indian Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Indian Bayou in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 1101 Menge Ave
CrossesIndian Bayou
LocationSec 17 T 8S R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 1101
Coordinates30.345, -89.21528
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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Indian Bayou built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Indian 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Indian Bayou carry?

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

How long is FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Indian Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Indian Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.