US Bridges

SR 465 over Muddy Bayou

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · 15.7 MI W US 61 · Structure no. 310046507501570

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
379 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 465 over Muddy Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 465 over Muddy Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 70 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2043. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

CarriesSR 465
CrossesMuddy Bayou
Location15.7 MI W US 61
RouteState Highway 465
Coordinates32.51223, -90.99182
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2023)
Projected traffic840 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$631 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 465 over Muddy Bayou built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SR 465 over Muddy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 465 over Muddy Bayou carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 465 over Muddy Bayou?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 465 over Muddy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.