US Bridges

Old Fort Bayou RD over Little Bluff Creek

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 6S R 8W B · Structure no. SA300000000A074

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Fort Bayou RD over Little Bluff Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Fort Bayou RD over Little Bluff Creek 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Fort Bayou RD
CrossesLittle Bluff Creek
LocationSec 14 T 6S R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 2107
Coordinates30.5188, -88.74897
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Little Bluff Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Fort Bayou RD over Little Bluff Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Fort Bayou RD over Little Bluff Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Fort Bayou RD over Little Bluff Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Fort Bayou RD over Little Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.