Old HWY 80 over Big Black River
FairPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T16N R 5E B · Structure no. SA2500000000390
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 573 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 80 over Big Black River is a steel truss - thru carrying Old HWY 80 over Big Black River in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2043. The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 80 over Big Black River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 80 over Big Black River 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 Old HWY 80 over Big Black River carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 80 over Big Black River?
The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 80 over Big Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.