US Bridges

Redbone Road over Paces Bayou

Good

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 38 T15N R 3E B · Structure no. SA7500000000107

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redbone Road over Paces Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redbone Road over Paces Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,502 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRedbone Road
CrossesPaces Bayou
LocationSec 38 T15N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates32.22494, -90.91292
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2021)
Projected traffic2,502 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$846,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redbone Road over Paces Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redbone Road over Paces Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Redbone Road over Paces Bayou carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Redbone Road over Paces Bayou?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Redbone Road over Paces Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.