US Bridges

Saucier Fairley RD over N Saucier Creek

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 5S R11W B · Structure no. SA2400000000017

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saucier Fairley RD over N Saucier Creek is a concrete slab carrying Saucier Fairley RD over N Saucier Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSaucier Fairley RD
CrossesN Saucier Creek
LocationSec 16 T 5S R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 8233
Coordinates30.60361, -89.09667
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saucier Fairley RD over N Saucier Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saucier Fairley RD over N Saucier Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Saucier Fairley RD over N Saucier Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Saucier Fairley RD over N Saucier Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Saucier Fairley RD over N Saucier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.