US Bridges

First North Street over Stouts Bayou

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000042

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First North Street over Stouts Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying First North Street over Stouts Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirst North Street
CrossesStouts Bayou
LocationSec 19 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 606
Coordinates32.34653, -90.87422
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2021)
Projected traffic660 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$557,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First North Street over Stouts Bayou built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is First North Street over Stouts 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does First North Street over Stouts Bayou carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is First North Street over Stouts Bayou?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m).

Who owns First North Street over Stouts Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.