US Bridges

East Ave over Stouts Bayou

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000053

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ave over Stouts Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying East Ave over Stouts Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Ave
CrossesStouts Bayou
LocationSec 22 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.34069, -90.87603
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2020)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2042
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$395,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Ave over Stouts Bayou built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Ave 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 East Ave over Stouts Bayou carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Ave over Stouts Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns East Ave over Stouts Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.