US Bridges

I 10 over Old Fort Bayou Road

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · 3.8 MI E SR 609 · Structure no. 11000100300553B

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 over Old Fort Bayou Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 10 over Old Fort Bayou Road in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 10
CrossesOld Fort Bayou Road
Location3.8 MI E SR 609
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.45844, -88.78086
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2023)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 10 over Old Fort Bayou Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 10 over Old Fort Bayou Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 10 over Old Fort Bayou Road carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 10 over Old Fort Bayou Road?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 10 over Old Fort Bayou Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.