US Bridges

Connecting Avenue over Mint Spring Bayou

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Warren County, Mississippi · 4.3 Miles from U.S. Route · Structure no. 5600007P0000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Connecting Avenue over Mint Spring Bayou is a concrete frame carrying Connecting Avenue over Mint Spring Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,180 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesConnecting Avenue
CrossesMint Spring Bayou
Location4.3 Miles from U.S. Route
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.37263, -90.86747
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2019)
Projected traffic4,180 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$23,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Connecting Avenue over Mint Spring Bayou built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Connecting Avenue over Mint Spring Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Connecting Avenue over Mint Spring Bayou carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Connecting Avenue over Mint Spring Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Connecting Avenue over Mint Spring Bayou?

It is owned by the National Park Service.