US Bridges

Henderson RD over Cassidy Bayou

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T26N R 2W · Structure no. SA6000000000050

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
279 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson RD over Cassidy Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Henderson RD over Cassidy Bayou in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2038. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHenderson RD
CrossesCassidy Bayou
LocationSec 30 T26N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 297
Coordinates34.10095, -90.4389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 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 traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$15 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henderson RD over Cassidy Bayou built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henderson RD over Cassidy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Henderson RD over Cassidy Bayou carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Henderson RD over Cassidy Bayou?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson RD over Cassidy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.