US Bridges

Robert Mcghee RD over Stark Bayou

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · 0.4 Miles from Park Road. · Structure no. 5320003P0000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Robert Mcghee RD over Stark Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Robert Mcghee RD over Stark Bayou in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRobert Mcghee RD
CrossesStark Bayou
Location0.4 Miles from Park Road.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyJackson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.39778, -88.79206
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2019)
Projected traffic186 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$51 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Robert Mcghee RD over Stark Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robert Mcghee RD over Stark 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 Robert Mcghee RD over Stark Bayou carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Robert Mcghee RD over Stark Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Robert Mcghee RD over Stark Bayou?

It is owned by the National Park Service.