SR 436 over Steele Bayou
FairWashington County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI E SR 1 · Structure no. 310043607600190
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 427 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 436 over Steele Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 436 over Steele Bayou in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 436 over Steele Bayou built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 436 over Steele 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 436 over Steele Bayou carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 436 over Steele Bayou?
The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 436 over Steele Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.