US Bridges

Clay Street over Park Road

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T16N R 4E · Structure no. SA7500000000069

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Street over Park Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay Street over Park Road in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClay Street
CrossesPark Road
LocationSec 21 T16N R 4E
RouteCity Street 9
Coordinates32.34361, -90.85342
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2020)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay Street over Park Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Street over Park 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Clay Street over Park Road carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clay Street over Park Road?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Street over Park Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.