US Bridges

Rice Road over ST Bayou Canal

Good

Humphreys County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T13N R 4W · Structure no. SA270000000A013

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice Road over ST Bayou Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Rice Road over ST Bayou Canal in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2034. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRice Road
CrossesST Bayou Canal
LocationSec 7 T13N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 191
Coordinates32.98056, -90.64648
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rice Road over ST Bayou Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rice Road over ST Bayou Canal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rice Road over ST Bayou Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rice Road over ST Bayou Canal?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rice Road over ST Bayou Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.