Stewart Drive over Watts Bayou
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, Mississippi · Sec 42 T 8S R14W · Structure no. SA2300000000045
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stewart Drive over Watts Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Stewart Drive over Watts 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stewart Drive over Watts Bayou built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stewart Drive over Watts Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Stewart Drive over Watts Bayou carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Stewart Drive over Watts Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Stewart Drive over Watts Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.