US Bridges

FAS 618 Metcalfe over Horseshoe Bayou

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T19N R 8W B · Structure no. SA7600000000317

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 618 Metcalfe over Horseshoe Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 618 Metcalfe over Horseshoe Bayou in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 618 Metcalfe
CrossesHorseshoe Bayou
LocationSec 34 T19N R 8W B
RouteCity Street 618
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.45492, -91.01042
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$926,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 618 Metcalfe over Horseshoe Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 618 Metcalfe 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 618 Metcalfe over Horseshoe Bayou carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 618 Metcalfe over Horseshoe Bayou?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 618 Metcalfe over Horseshoe Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.