US Bridges

St. Thomas Road over Bakers CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 6N R 2W B · Structure no. SA2500000000291

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Thomas Road over Bakers CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St. Thomas Road over Bakers CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSt. Thomas Road
CrossesBakers CR
LocationSec 30 T 6N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 5084
Coordinates32.33478, -90.44816
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$358,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Thomas Road over Bakers CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Thomas Road over Bakers CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does St. Thomas Road over Bakers CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is St. Thomas Road over Bakers CR?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns St. Thomas Road over Bakers CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.