US Bridges

Mayersville-Glen over Washington Bayou

Good

Issaquena County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T13N R 8W B · Structure no. SA280000000A014

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayersville-Glen over Washington Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Mayersville-Glen over Washington Bayou in Issaquena County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMayersville-Glen
CrossesWashington Bayou
LocationSec 6 T13N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 533
Coordinates33.00308, -91.0552
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic294 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mayersville-Glen over Washington Bayou built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayersville-Glen over Washington 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mayersville-Glen over Washington Bayou carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mayersville-Glen over Washington Bayou?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mayersville-Glen over Washington Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.