FAS624 Avondarlove over Black Bayou
PoorWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T16N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7600000000137
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS624 Avondarlove over Black Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS624 Avondarlove over Black Bayou in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS624 Avondarlove over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is FAS624 Avondarlove over Black Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does FAS624 Avondarlove over Black Bayou carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS624 Avondarlove over Black Bayou?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS624 Avondarlove over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.