US Bridges

Old Fort Bayou RD over Bayou Perigal

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 6S R 8W B · Structure no. SA3000000000078

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Fort Bayou RD over Bayou Perigal is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Fort Bayou RD over Bayou Perigal in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesOld Fort Bayou RD
CrossesBayou Perigal
LocationSec 35 T 6S R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 2107
Coordinates30.48444, -88.74972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2025)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Fort Bayou RD over Bayou Perigal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Fort Bayou RD over Bayou Perigal 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Old Fort Bayou RD over Bayou Perigal carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Fort Bayou RD over Bayou Perigal?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Fort Bayou RD over Bayou Perigal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.