US Bridges

Herman Ladner Road over Little Biloxi River

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 5S R12W · Structure no. SA2400000000034

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
248 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herman Ladner Road over Little Biloxi River is a concrete channel beam carrying Herman Ladner Road over Little Biloxi River in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHerman Ladner Road
CrossesLittle Biloxi River
LocationSec 30 T 5S R12W
RouteCounty Highway 8075
Coordinates30.58016, -89.22564
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2009)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herman Ladner Road over Little Biloxi River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herman Ladner Road over Little 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Herman Ladner Road over Little Biloxi River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Herman Ladner Road over Little Biloxi River?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Herman Ladner Road over Little Biloxi River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.