Washington Ave over West Prong Bayou Chicot
GoodJackson County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 8S R 5W · Structure no. SA3000000000136
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Ave over West Prong Bayou Chicot is a concrete channel beam carrying Washington Ave over West Prong Bayou Chicot in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Ave over West Prong Bayou Chicot built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Ave over West Prong Bayou Chicot 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Ave over West Prong Bayou Chicot carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Washington Ave over West Prong Bayou Chicot?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Ave over West Prong Bayou Chicot?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.