Barnes Road over Steele Bayou
GoodIssaquena County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T13N R 8W · Structure no. SA2800000000013
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barnes Road over Steele Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barnes Road over Steele Bayou in Issaquena County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barnes Road over Steele Bayou built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barnes Road over Steele Bayou 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Barnes Road over Steele Bayou carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Barnes Road over Steele Bayou?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Barnes Road over Steele Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.