US Bridges

Old Fort Bayou RD over Bayou Talla

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 7S R 8W · Structure no. SA3000000000209

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Fort Bayou RD over Bayou Talla is a concrete culvert carrying Old Fort Bayou RD over Bayou Talla in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesOld Fort Bayou RD
CrossesBayou Talla
LocationSec 17 T 7S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 2107
Coordinates30.44106, -88.80615
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Talla built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Fort Bayou RD over Bayou Talla 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 April 2023.

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

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Fort Bayou RD over Bayou Talla?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Fort Bayou RD over Bayou Talla?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.