Old Lower Bay Road over Drainage Ditch
GoodHancock County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 9S R16W B · Structure no. SA2300000000062
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,248
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Lower Bay Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Lower Bay Road over Drainage Ditch in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,248 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,872 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Lower Bay Road over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Lower Bay Road over Drainage Ditch 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Old Lower Bay Road over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,248 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Lower Bay Road over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns Old Lower Bay Road over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.