US Bridges

Sam Farve Road over Bayou Coco

Good

Hancock County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 7S R14W · Structure no. SA2300000000065

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Farve Road over Bayou Coco is a concrete culvert carrying Sam Farve Road over Bayou Coco in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSam Farve Road
CrossesBayou Coco
LocationSec 29 T 7S R14W
RouteCounty Highway 1732
Coordinates30.41011, -89.41669
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 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 traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Sam Farve Road over Bayou Coco built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sam Farve Road over Bayou Coco 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 Sam Farve Road over Bayou Coco carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sam Farve Road over Bayou Coco?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Sam Farve Road over Bayou Coco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.