Joes Bayou Road over Joes Bayou
GoodHancock County, Mississippi · Sec 38 T 8S R14W B · Structure no. SA2300000000043
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joes Bayou Road over Joes Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Joes Bayou Road over Joes Bayou 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 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 Joes Bayou Road over Joes Bayou built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Joes Bayou Road over Joes Bayou 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 2023.
How much traffic does Joes Bayou Road over Joes Bayou carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Joes Bayou Road over Joes Bayou?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Joes Bayou Road over Joes Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.