US Bridges

Kemp Bottom Road over Hennessee Bayou

Good

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T15N R 3E B · Structure no. SA750000000A022

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kemp Bottom Road over Hennessee Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kemp Bottom Road over Hennessee Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2030. The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKemp Bottom Road
CrossesHennessee Bayou
LocationSec 17 T15N R 3E B
RouteCity Street 267
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.28154, -90.92409
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2007)
Projected traffic750 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kemp Bottom Road over Hennessee Bayou built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kemp Bottom Road over Hennessee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kemp Bottom Road over Hennessee Bayou carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kemp Bottom Road over Hennessee Bayou?

The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Kemp Bottom Road over Hennessee Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.