Old Dosset Road over Bayou Bacon
GoodHancock County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 6S R15W B · Structure no. SA2300000000018
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Dosset Road over Bayou Bacon is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Dosset Road over Bayou Bacon in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Dosset Road over Bayou Bacon built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Dosset Road over Bayou Bacon 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Old Dosset Road over Bayou Bacon carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Dosset Road over Bayou Bacon?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Dosset Road over Bayou Bacon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.