Hampton Lake Road over Mathews Bayou
PoorTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T23N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6800000000015
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 87 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hampton Lake Road over Mathews Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hampton Lake Road over Mathews Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 0 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hampton Lake Road over Mathews Bayou built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hampton Lake Road over Mathews Bayou 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Hampton Lake Road over Mathews Bayou carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hampton Lake Road over Mathews Bayou?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Hampton Lake Road over Mathews Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.