US Bridges

County Road 357 over Bayou Bacon

Good

Hancock County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 6S R14W · Structure no. SA2300000000064

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 357 over Bayou Bacon is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 357 over Bayou Bacon in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty Road 357
CrossesBayou Bacon
LocationSec 8 T 6S R14W
RouteCounty Highway 1225
Coordinates30.53364, -89.41806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 357 over Bayou Bacon built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 357 over Bayou Bacon 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 County Road 357 over Bayou Bacon carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 357 over Bayou Bacon?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Road 357 over Bayou Bacon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.