US Bridges

Halls Ferry Road over Stouts Bayou

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000047

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halls Ferry Road over Stouts Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Halls Ferry Road 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,150 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHalls Ferry Road
CrossesStouts Bayou
LocationSec 22 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 9654
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.33564, -90.87831
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2021)
Projected traffic12,150 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$591,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halls Ferry Road over Stouts Bayou built?

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

What condition is Halls Ferry Road 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 September 2024.

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

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Halls Ferry Road over Stouts Bayou?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Halls Ferry Road over Stouts Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.