US Bridges

FAS 1143 Old Hwy. over Little Biloxi River

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 6S R11W B · Structure no. SA2400000000056

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1143 Old Hwy. over Little Biloxi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1143 Old Hwy. over Little Biloxi River in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2045. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 1143 Old Hwy.
CrossesLittle Biloxi River
LocationSec 17 T 6S R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 1143
Coordinates30.52889, -89.11861
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2009)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1143 Old Hwy. over Little Biloxi River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1143 Old Hwy. 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 FAS 1143 Old Hwy. over Little Biloxi River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1143 Old Hwy. over Little Biloxi River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1143 Old Hwy. over Little Biloxi River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.