US Bridges

Confederate Ave over Halls Ferry Road

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000056

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Confederate Ave over Halls Ferry Road is a masonry arch - deck carrying Confederate Ave over Halls Ferry Road in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConfederate Ave
CrossesHalls Ferry Road
LocationSec 27 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 667
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.32894, -90.87639
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2021)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$438,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Confederate Ave over Halls Ferry Road built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Confederate Ave over Halls Ferry Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Confederate Ave over Halls Ferry Road carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Confederate Ave over Halls Ferry Road?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Confederate Ave over Halls Ferry Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.