US Bridges

Alta Woods Blvd over Small Stream

FairPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000141

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alta Woods Blvd over Small Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alta Woods Blvd over Small Stream in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlta Woods Blvd
CrossesSmall Stream
LocationSec 17 T 5N R 1E
RouteCity Street 696
Coordinates32.27642, -90.22036
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2024)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alta Woods Blvd over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alta Woods Blvd over Small Stream 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Alta Woods Blvd over Small Stream carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Alta Woods Blvd over Small Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Alta Woods Blvd over Small Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.