US Bridges

Rifle Range Road over Stouts Bayou

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T15N R 3E B · Structure no. SA7500000000018

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rifle Range Road over Stouts Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rifle Range Road over Stouts Bayou in Warren 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRifle Range Road
CrossesStouts Bayou
LocationSec 4 T15N R 3E B
RouteCity Street 182
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.30025, -90.899
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2019)
Projected traffic660 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$827,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rifle Range Road over Stouts Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rifle Range Road over Stouts 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rifle Range Road over Stouts Bayou carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rifle Range Road over Stouts Bayou?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rifle Range Road over Stouts Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.