US Bridges

I 10 over Delisle Bayou

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · 4.2 MI E Hancock Cl · Structure no. 110001002402410

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 over Delisle Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying I 10 over Delisle Bayou in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 10
CrossesDelisle Bayou
Location4.2 MI E Hancock Cl
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.40368, -89.27682
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2023)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I 10 over Delisle Bayou built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 10 over Delisle 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 10 over Delisle Bayou carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 10 over Delisle Bayou?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 10 over Delisle Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.