Hayes Gray Road over Branch of Strong River
PoorPosted for loadSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 2N R 5E · Structure no. SA6400000000087
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hayes Gray Road over Branch of Strong River is a concrete channel beam carrying Hayes Gray Road over Branch of Strong River in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hayes Gray Road over Branch of Strong River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hayes Gray Road over Branch of Strong River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Hayes Gray Road over Branch of Strong River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hayes Gray Road over Branch of Strong River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hayes Gray Road over Branch of Strong River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.