Thornton Street over Horseshoe Bayou
FairWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T18N R 8W · Structure no. SA7600000000251
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thornton Street over Horseshoe Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thornton Street over Horseshoe Bayou in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thornton Street over Horseshoe Bayou built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thornton 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Thornton Street over Horseshoe Bayou carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Thornton 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 30 ft wide.
Who owns Thornton Street over Horseshoe Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.