SR 609 over Old Fort Bayou

Fair Condition42 years old35,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateMississippi
CountyJackson
Location0.2 Mi N US 90
CarriesSR 609
CrossesOld Fort Bayou
Coordinates30.41843, -88.82775

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length1756.9 ft (535.5 m)
Max Span176.8 ft (53.9 m)
Deck Width68.2 ft (20.8 m)
Deck Area11138.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1984

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic35,000 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number310060903000020

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