US Bridges

N. Beach Blvd. over Bayou

Fair

Hancock County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 8S R13W · Structure no. SA2300000000041

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Beach Blvd. over Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying N. Beach Blvd. over Bayou in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Beach Blvd.
CrossesBayou
LocationSec 20 T 8S R13W
RouteCity Street 2
CountyHancock County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.32417, -89.32833
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N. Beach Blvd. over Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Beach Blvd. over Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does N. Beach Blvd. over Bayou carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N. Beach Blvd. over Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N. Beach Blvd. over Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.