US Bridges

Chambers Street over Stouts Bayou

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000054

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,320
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chambers Street over Stouts Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Chambers Street over Stouts Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChambers Street
CrossesStouts Bayou
LocationSec 22 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.33883, -90.87528
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 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 length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2022)
Projected traffic1,980 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$369,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chambers Street over Stouts Bayou built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chambers 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 Chambers Street over Stouts Bayou carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Chambers Street over Stouts Bayou?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Chambers Street over Stouts Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.