S. Belzoni over Jackson Bayou
PoorPosted for loadHumphreys County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T16N R 4W B · Structure no. SA2700000000084
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. Belzoni over Jackson Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying S. Belzoni over Jackson Bayou in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 S. Belzoni over Jackson Bayou built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is S. Belzoni over Jackson Bayou 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S. Belzoni over Jackson Bayou carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S. Belzoni over Jackson Bayou?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S. Belzoni over Jackson Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.