US Bridges

Gautier-Vancleave over Mary Walker Bayou

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 7S R 7W B · Structure no. SA3000000000112

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gautier-Vancleave over Mary Walker Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Gautier-Vancleave over Mary Walker 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,750 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesGautier-Vancleave
CrossesMary Walker Bayou
LocationSec 26 T 7S R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 1140
CountyJackson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.41056, -88.65521
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2023)
Projected traffic24,750 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure5
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 Mary Walker Bayou built?

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

What condition is Gautier-Vancleave over Mary Walker 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 Mary Walker Bayou carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Gautier-Vancleave over Mary Walker Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Gautier-Vancleave over Mary Walker Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.