US Bridges

Hays-South Road over Bch of Tuscolameta Ck

Fair

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 8N R 9E B · Structure no. SA6200000000139

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hays-South Road over Bch of Tuscolameta Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Hays-South Road over Bch of Tuscolameta Ck in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHays-South Road
CrossesBch of Tuscolameta Ck
LocationSec 23 T 8N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 58
Coordinates32.51839, -89.33675
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic190 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hays-South Road over Bch of Tuscolameta Ck built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hays-South Road over Bch of Tuscolameta Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Hays-South Road over Bch of Tuscolameta Ck carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hays-South Road over Bch of Tuscolameta Ck?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hays-South Road over Bch of Tuscolameta Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.