US Bridges

Saucier Fairley RD over Palmer Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 5S R11W B · Structure no. SA2400000000020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saucier Fairley RD over Palmer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Saucier Fairley RD over Palmer 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 421 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSaucier Fairley RD
CrossesPalmer Creek
LocationSec 22 T 5S R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 8233
CountyHarrison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.59494, -89.07088
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2024)
Projected traffic631 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saucier Fairley RD over Palmer Creek built?

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

What condition is Saucier Fairley RD over Palmer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 421 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Saucier Fairley RD over Palmer Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Saucier Fairley RD over Palmer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.