US Bridges

National Street over Stouts Bayou

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000062

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

National Street over Stouts Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying National Street over Stouts Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNational Street
CrossesStouts Bayou
LocationSec 29 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 824
Coordinates32.32778, -90.88731
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2021)
Projected traffic660 by 2043
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$521,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was National Street over Stouts Bayou built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is National 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does National Street over Stouts Bayou carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is National Street over Stouts Bayou?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns National Street over Stouts Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.