US Bridges

Wood Street over Stouts Bayou

Good

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA750000000A052

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Street over Stouts Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Wood Street over Stouts Bayou in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWood Street
CrossesStouts Bayou
LocationSec 22 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 645
Coordinates32.34306, -90.87583
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic788 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$486,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Street over Stouts Bayou built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Street over Stouts 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wood Street over Stouts Bayou carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wood Street over Stouts Bayou?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Street over Stouts Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.