US Bridges

Spring Street over Stouts Bayou

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000045

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
486
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Street over Stouts Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Spring Street over Stouts Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 486 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpring Street
CrossesStouts Bayou
LocationSec 21 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 594
Coordinates32.34731, -90.86872
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2021)
Projected traffic729 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$296,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Street over Stouts Bayou built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring 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 Spring Street over Stouts Bayou carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spring Street over Stouts Bayou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Street over Stouts Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.