US Bridges

Gautier-Vancleave over Sioux Bayou

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 7S R 7W B · Structure no. SA3000000000110

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gautier-Vancleave over Sioux Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Gautier-Vancleave over Sioux Bayou in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesGautier-Vancleave
CrossesSioux Bayou
LocationSec 23 T 7S R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 1140
CountyJackson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.41968, -88.64958
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Gautier-Vancleave over Sioux Bayou built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gautier-Vancleave over Sioux 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gautier-Vancleave over Sioux Bayou carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Gautier-Vancleave over Sioux Bayou?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Gautier-Vancleave over Sioux Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.