US Bridges

Hayward Jacks Road over Bayou

Fair

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T22N R 1E · Structure no. SA6800000000004

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayward Jacks Road over Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Hayward Jacks Road over Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHayward Jacks Road
CrossesBayou
LocationSec 35 T22N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 313
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.72669, -90.15972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans100 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure20
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hayward Jacks Road over Bayou built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayward Jacks Road over Bayou 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hayward Jacks Road over Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Hayward Jacks Road over Bayou?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hayward Jacks Road over Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.