US Bridges

Afro-Domino RD over ST Bayou Canal

FairPosted for load

Humphreys County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T14N R 4W B · Structure no. SA2700000000037

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Afro-Domino RD over ST Bayou Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Afro-Domino RD over ST Bayou Canal in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesAfro-Domino RD
CrossesST Bayou Canal
LocationSec 33 T14N R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 170
Coordinates33.02294, -90.61425
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Afro-Domino RD over ST Bayou Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Afro-Domino RD over ST Bayou Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Afro-Domino RD over ST Bayou Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Afro-Domino RD over ST Bayou Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Afro-Domino RD over ST Bayou Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.