US Bridges

Henderson James RD over Br of Chickasawhay River

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 6N R 5W B · Structure no. SA7700000000005

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson James RD over Br of Chickasawhay River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henderson James RD over Br of Chickasawhay River in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2045. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHenderson James RD
CrossesBr of Chickasawhay River
LocationSec 31 T 6N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 202
Coordinates31.44584, -88.5271
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2025)
Projected traffic112 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$600,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henderson James RD over Br of Chickasawhay River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henderson James RD over Br of Chickasawhay River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Henderson James RD over Br of Chickasawhay River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Henderson James RD over Br of Chickasawhay River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson James RD over Br of Chickasawhay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.