US Bridges

Pete Hickman Road over Big Biloxi River

GoodPosted for load

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 5S R12W · Structure no. SA2400000000027

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
841
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pete Hickman Road over Big Biloxi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pete Hickman Road over Big Biloxi River 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 841 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,262 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPete Hickman Road
CrossesBig Biloxi River
LocationSec 11 T 5S R12W
RouteCounty Highway 8059
Coordinates30.62974, -89.16883
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic841 (2024)
Projected traffic1,262 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pete Hickman Road over Big Biloxi River built?

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

What condition is Pete Hickman Road over Big 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pete Hickman Road over Big Biloxi River carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pete Hickman Road over Big Biloxi River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pete Hickman Road over Big Biloxi River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.