East Hardy Street over Leaf River
FairClosed to trafficForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 4N R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000131
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 920 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Hardy Street over Leaf River is a steel truss - thru carrying East Hardy Street over Leaf River in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,850 by 2044. The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Hardy Street over Leaf River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Hardy Street over Leaf 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 2024.
How much traffic does East Hardy Street over Leaf River carry?
About 9,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is East Hardy Street over Leaf River?
The structure is 920 ft (280.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns East Hardy Street over Leaf River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.