US Bridges

Gooden Lake Road over 694 over ST Bayou

Good

Humphreys County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T14N R 4W B · Structure no. SA2700000000030

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gooden Lake Road over 694 over ST Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Gooden Lake Road over 694 over ST Bayou in Humphreys 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 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesGooden Lake Road
Crosses694 over ST Bayou
LocationSec 4 T14N R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 694
Coordinates33.08432, -90.61448
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Gooden Lake Road over 694 over ST Bayou built?

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

What condition is Gooden Lake Road over 694 over ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gooden Lake Road over 694 over ST Bayou carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gooden Lake Road over 694 over ST Bayou?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gooden Lake Road over 694 over ST Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.