US Bridges

FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Johnson Bayou

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 8S R12W B · Structure no. SA2400000000159

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Johnson Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Johnson Bayou in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 1101 Menge Ave
CrossesJohnson Bayou
LocationSec 20 T 8S R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 1101
Coordinates30.33748, -89.21808
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Johnson Bayou built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Johnson Bayou?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1101 Menge Ave over Johnson Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.