US Bridges

Petes Dump Road over Bayou

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T19N R 7W · Structure no. SA7600000000292

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petes Dump Road over Bayou is a steel other carrying Petes Dump Road over Bayou in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPetes Dump Road
CrossesBayou
LocationSec 30 T19N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 544
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.47302, -90.95443
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$566,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Petes Dump Road over Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petes Dump Road over 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 Petes Dump Road over Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Petes Dump Road over Bayou?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Petes Dump Road over Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.