US Bridges

SR 14 over Steel Bayou East Prong

Fair

Issaquena County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI E SR 1 North · Structure no. 310001402800660

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
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Steel Bayou East Prong is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 14 over Steel Bayou East Prong 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 5 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesSteel Bayou East Prong
Location0.6 MI E SR 1 North
RouteState Highway 14
CountyIssaquena County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.91121, -90.95306
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 14 over Steel Bayou East Prong built?

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

What condition is SR 14 over Steel Bayou East Prong 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 14 over Steel Bayou East Prong carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Steel Bayou East Prong?

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 14 over Steel Bayou East Prong?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.