US Bridges

Peoples Farm Road over ST Bayou Canal

PoorPosted for load

Humphreys County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T14N R 4W · Structure no. SA2700000000034

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peoples Farm Road over ST Bayou Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Peoples Farm Road over ST Bayou Canal in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesPeoples Farm Road
CrossesST Bayou Canal
LocationSec 27 T14N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountyHumphreys County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.02974, -90.6058
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peoples Farm Road over ST Bayou Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peoples Farm Road over ST Bayou Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Peoples Farm Road over ST Bayou Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Peoples Farm Road over ST Bayou Canal?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Peoples Farm Road over ST Bayou Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.