US Bridges

Harrison Street over Stouts Bayou

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000051

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Street over Stouts Bayou is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Harrison 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 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarrison Street
CrossesStouts Bayou
LocationSec 22 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 6
Coordinates32.34606, -90.87492
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2022)
Projected traffic660 by 2044
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$422,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison Street over Stouts Bayou built?

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

What condition is Harrison 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 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison Street over Stouts Bayou carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison Street over Stouts Bayou?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Street over Stouts Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.