US Bridges

SR 605 over Biloxi River

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI N I 10 · Structure no. 31006050240076A

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 605 over Biloxi River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 605 over Biloxi River in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2043. The structure is 3,158 ft (962.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 605
CrossesBiloxi River
Location2.6 MI N I 10
RouteState Highway 605
Coordinates30.49006, -89.02898
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+28 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,158 ft (962.7 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 605 over Biloxi River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 605 over Biloxi River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 605 over Biloxi River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 605 over Biloxi River?

The structure is 3,158 ft (962.7 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 605 over Biloxi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.