I 10 over Bernard Bayou
GoodHarrison County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI E US 49 · Structure no. 11000100240359C
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 10 over Bernard Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 10 over Bernard Bayou in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 10 over Bernard Bayou built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is I 10 over Bernard 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 Bernard Bayou carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I 10 over Bernard Bayou?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns I 10 over Bernard Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.