US Bridges

US 80 over Conway Slough

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI W 468 S · Structure no. 210008006104870

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Conway Slough is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Conway Slough in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesConway Slough
Location0.1 MI W 468 S
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.27873, -90.14382
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$321 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Conway Slough built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Conway Slough 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Conway Slough carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Conway Slough?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 80 over Conway Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.