Washington Road over Edwards Bayou
GoodHancock County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 8S R14W B · Structure no. SA230000000A042
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Road over Edwards Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Washington Road over Edwards Bayou in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Road over Edwards Bayou built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Road over Edwards Bayou 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 Washington Road over Edwards Bayou carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Washington Road over Edwards Bayou?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Road over Edwards Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.