US Bridges

Drummond Street over Stouts Bayou

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000059

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drummond Street over Stouts Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Drummond Street over Stouts Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDrummond Street
CrossesStouts Bayou
LocationSec 29 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 7119
Coordinates32.33253, -90.88194
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 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 length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2019)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2041
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$497,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drummond Street over Stouts Bayou built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drummond 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 Drummond Street over Stouts Bayou carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Drummond Street over Stouts Bayou?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Drummond Street over Stouts Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.