US Bridges

Halls Ferry Road over Hatchers Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T15N R 4E B · Structure no. SA7500000000029

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
188 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,093
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halls Ferry Road over Hatchers Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Halls Ferry Road over Hatchers Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 22 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,093 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,639 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHalls Ferry Road
CrossesHatchers Bayou
LocationSec 7 T15N R 4E B
RouteCity Street 10
Coordinates32.292, -90.85636
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,093 (2021)
Projected traffic7,639 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halls Ferry Road over Hatchers Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Halls Ferry Road over Hatchers 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 May 2024.

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

About 5,093 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Halls Ferry Road over Hatchers Bayou?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Halls Ferry Road over Hatchers Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.