US Bridges

Pecan Street over Fisk Bayou

Fair

Humphreys County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T15N R 3W · Structure no. SA2700000000041

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecan Street over Fisk Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying Pecan Street over Fisk Bayou in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPecan Street
CrossesFisk Bayou
LocationSec 2 T15N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates33.18038, -90.48261
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$127,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pecan Street over Fisk Bayou built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pecan Street over Fisk Bayou 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 Pecan Street over Fisk Bayou carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Pecan Street over Fisk Bayou?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pecan Street over Fisk Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.