US Bridges

Old HWY 80 over KCS RR and Stouts Bayou

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000065

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
465 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,540
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 80 over KCS RR and Stouts Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 80 over KCS RR and Stouts Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2044. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld HWY 80
CrossesKCS RR and Stouts Bayou
LocationSec 30 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 451
Coordinates32.31725, -90.89397
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,540 (2022)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 80 over KCS RR and Stouts Bayou built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 80 over KCS RR and 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 80 over KCS RR and Stouts Bayou carry?

About 1,540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 80 over KCS RR and Stouts Bayou?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 80 over KCS RR and Stouts Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.