US Bridges

Levee Road over Steele Bayou

Fair

Issaquena County, Mississippi · Steele Bayou Drainage Str · Structure no. CEPMVKMS0000013

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
513 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Levee Road over Steele Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Levee Road over Steele Bayou in Issaquena County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2046. The structure is 513 ft (156.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesLevee Road
CrossesSteele Bayou
LocationSteele Bayou Drainage Str
CountyIssaquena County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.4571, -90.89029
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 15
Structure length513 ft (156.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$26,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Levee Road over Steele Bayou built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levee Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Levee Road over Steele Bayou carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Levee Road over Steele Bayou?

The structure is 513 ft (156.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Levee Road over Steele Bayou?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).