US Bridges

Tower Road over I 10

GoodClosed to traffic

Harrison County, Mississippi · 5.9 MI E Hancock Cl · Structure no. 410001002402580

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
368 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower Road over I 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tower Road over I 10 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2043. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTower Road
CrossesI 10
Location5.9 MI E Hancock Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.40274, -89.24871
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tower Road over I 10 built?

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

What condition is Tower Road over I 10 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 Tower Road over I 10 carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Tower Road over I 10?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tower Road over I 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.