US Bridges

FAS 1144 over Biloxi River

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 6S R11W B · Structure no. SA2400000000058

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1144 over Biloxi River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1144 over Biloxi River in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,565 by 2043. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 1144
CrossesBiloxi River
LocationSec 25 T 6S R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 1144
Coordinates30.48837, -89.0357
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2023)
Projected traffic4,565 by 2043
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1144 over Biloxi River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1144 over Biloxi River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1144 over Biloxi River carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1144 over Biloxi River?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1144 over Biloxi River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.