US Bridges

Kiln-Delisle Road over Drain

Good

Hancock County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 7S R14W B · Structure no. SA2300000000029

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiln-Delisle Road over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Kiln-Delisle Road over Drain in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesKiln-Delisle Road
CrossesDrain
LocationSec 24 T 7S R14W B
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates30.42475, -89.35756
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2022)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kiln-Delisle Road over Drain built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiln-Delisle Road over Drain 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Kiln-Delisle Road over Drain carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Kiln-Delisle Road over Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Kiln-Delisle Road over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.