US Bridges

SR 1 over Steele Bayou

Fair

Issaquena County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N SR 14 · Structure no. 310000102802940

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Steele Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 over Steele Bayou in Issaquena County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesSteele Bayou
Location0.7 MI N SR 14
RouteState Highway 1
CountyIssaquena County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.91704, -90.9627
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 over Steele Bayou built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Steele 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Steele Bayou carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Steele Bayou?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Steele Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.