US Bridges

Redwood Road over Skillikalia Bayou

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T17N R 4E B · Structure no. SA7500000000085

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redwood Road over Skillikalia Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redwood Road over Skillikalia Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesRedwood Road
CrossesSkillikalia Bayou
LocationSec 2 T17N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.47475, -90.78894
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redwood Road over Skillikalia Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redwood Road over Skillikalia 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 Redwood Road over Skillikalia Bayou carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Redwood Road over Skillikalia Bayou?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Redwood Road over Skillikalia Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.