Theobald Street over Horseshoe Bayou
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T18N R 8W · Structure no. SA7600000000246
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Theobald Street over Horseshoe Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Theobald Street over Horseshoe Bayou in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Theobald Street over Horseshoe Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Theobald Street over Horseshoe 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Theobald Street over Horseshoe Bayou carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Theobald Street over Horseshoe Bayou?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Theobald Street over Horseshoe Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.