Bayou LA Croix RD over Bayou LA Croix
FairPosted for loadHancock County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 8S R15W B · Structure no. SA2300000000047
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bayou LA Croix RD over Bayou LA Croix is a concrete channel beam carrying Bayou LA Croix RD over Bayou LA Croix in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bayou LA Croix RD over Bayou LA Croix built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bayou LA Croix RD over Bayou LA Croix 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 Bayou LA Croix RD over Bayou LA Croix carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Bayou LA Croix RD over Bayou LA Croix?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bayou LA Croix RD over Bayou LA Croix?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.