US Bridges

Lee Road over Hatchers Bayou

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T15N R 4E B · Structure no. SA7500000000026

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
993
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road over Hatchers Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Road over Hatchers Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 993 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,291 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road
CrossesHatchers Bayou
LocationSec 5 T15N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.30903, -90.83161
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic993 (2021)
Projected traffic1,291 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$846,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road over Hatchers Bayou built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road over Hatchers Bayou carry?

About 993 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road over Hatchers Bayou?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road over Hatchers Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.