US Bridges

Vfw Road over Black Bayou

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T18N R 7W · Structure no. SA760000000A240

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vfw Road over Black Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Vfw Road over Black Bayou in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesVfw Road
CrossesBlack Bayou
LocationSec 32 T18N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 853
Coordinates33.36673, -90.94623
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2022)
Projected traffic756 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Vfw Road over Black Bayou built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vfw Road over Black Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Vfw Road over Black Bayou carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vfw Road over Black Bayou?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Vfw Road over Black Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.