US Bridges

I 10 over Jourdan River

Fair

Hancock County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI E SR 43 · Structure no. 110001002301550

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,633 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
53,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 over Jourdan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 10 over Jourdan River in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,000 by 2043. The structure is 3,633 ft (1,107.3 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 10
CrossesJourdan River
Location1.0 MI E SR 43
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHancock County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.36257, -89.40923
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,633 ft (1,107.3 m)
Longest span335 ft (102.1 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,000 (2023)
Projected traffic68,000 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure60
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 10 over Jourdan River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 10 over Jourdan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 10 over Jourdan River carry?

About 53,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 10 over Jourdan River?

The structure is 3,633 ft (1,107.3 m) long with a longest span of 335 ft (102.1 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns I 10 over Jourdan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.