US Bridges

FAS 699 Flannagan over Black Bayou

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T17N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7600000000203

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 699 Flannagan over Black Bayou is a steel continuous other carrying FAS 699 Flannagan over Black Bayou in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 699 Flannagan
CrossesBlack Bayou
LocationSec 30 T17N R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 699
Coordinates33.28805, -90.97083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating3.1 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic154 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 699 Flannagan over Black Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 699 Flannagan over Black 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 699 Flannagan over Black Bayou carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 699 Flannagan over Black Bayou?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 699 Flannagan over Black Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.