US Bridges

Summerlin Bayou RD over Johns Bayou

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 6S R 7W · Structure no. SA300000000A069

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summerlin Bayou RD over Johns Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Summerlin Bayou RD over Johns Bayou in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 75 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesSummerlin Bayou RD
CrossesJohns Bayou
LocationSec 24 T 6S R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 8100
Coordinates30.505, -88.64
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Summerlin Bayou RD over Johns Bayou built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Summerlin Bayou RD over Johns Bayou 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Summerlin Bayou RD over Johns Bayou carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Summerlin Bayou RD over Johns Bayou?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Summerlin Bayou RD over Johns Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.