US Bridges

Lee Street over Stouts Bayou

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000064

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Street over Stouts Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Street over Stouts Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLee Street
CrossesStouts Bayou
LocationSec 29 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 7119
Coordinates32.32481, -90.8895
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 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$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Street over Stouts Bayou built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Street over Stouts Bayou carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lee Street over Stouts Bayou?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Street over Stouts Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.