Firetower Road over Branch of Bayou Latterre
FairPosted for loadHancock County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 7S R14W B · Structure no. SA2300000000026
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Firetower Road over Branch of Bayou Latterre is a concrete slab carrying Firetower Road over Branch of Bayou Latterre in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Firetower Road over Branch of Bayou Latterre built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Firetower Road over Branch of Bayou Latterre 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 Firetower Road over Branch of Bayou Latterre carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Firetower Road over Branch of Bayou Latterre?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Firetower Road over Branch of Bayou Latterre?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.