US Bridges

Landfill Road a over Black Bayou

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T18N R 7W · Structure no. SA7600000000232

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Landfill Road a over Black Bayou is a steel continuous other carrying Landfill Road a over Black Bayou in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

Location

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CarriesLandfill Road a
CrossesBlack Bayou
LocationSec 18 T18N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 848
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.40262, -90.96081
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3.1 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2043
Trucks80%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 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$626,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Landfill Road a over Black Bayou built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Landfill Road a 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 Landfill Road a over Black Bayou carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.

How long is Landfill Road a over Black Bayou?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Landfill Road a over Black Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.