US Bridges

Openwood Street over Mission 66

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000037

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Openwood Street over Mission 66 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Openwood Street over Mission 66 in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesOpenwood Street
CrossesMission 66
LocationSec 13 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 7
Coordinates32.35914, -90.86375
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2021)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Openwood Street over Mission 66 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Openwood Street over Mission 66 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 2024.

How much traffic does Openwood Street over Mission 66 carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Openwood Street over Mission 66?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Openwood Street over Mission 66?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.