US Bridges

Locust ST over Glass Bayou

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000038

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust ST over Glass Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Locust ST over Glass Bayou 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLocust ST
CrossesGlass Bayou
LocationSec 13 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 609
Coordinates32.35939, -90.87461
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$634,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust ST over Glass Bayou built?

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

What condition is Locust ST over Glass 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 Locust ST over Glass Bayou carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Locust ST over Glass Bayou?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Locust ST over Glass Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.