US Bridges

Abide Road over Horseshoe Bayou

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T18N R 8W · Structure no. SA760000000A245

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abide Road over Horseshoe Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Abide Road over Horseshoe Bayou in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAbide Road
CrossesHorseshoe Bayou
LocationSec 8 T18N R 8W
RouteCity Street 544
Coordinates33.4436, -91.00208
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2043
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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abide Road over Horseshoe Bayou built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abide Road over Horseshoe 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Abide Road over Horseshoe Bayou carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Abide Road over Horseshoe Bayou?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Abide Road over Horseshoe Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.