US Bridges

Fisher Ferry Road over Hatchers Bayou

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T15N R 3E B · Structure no. SA7500000000020

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Ferry Road over Hatchers Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fisher Ferry Road over Hatchers Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFisher Ferry Road
CrossesHatchers Bayou
LocationSec 13 T15N R 3E B
RouteCity Street 403
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.289, -90.86847
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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2021)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fisher Ferry Road over Hatchers Bayou built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisher Ferry Road over Hatchers 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fisher Ferry Road over Hatchers Bayou carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Ferry Road over Hatchers Bayou?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Ferry Road over Hatchers Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.