US Bridges

Shaw Road over Little Biloxi River

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 6S R12W · Structure no. SA2400000000063

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaw Road over Little Biloxi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shaw Road over Little Biloxi River in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesShaw Road
CrossesLittle Biloxi River
LocationSec 11 T 6S R12W
RouteCounty Highway 8077
Coordinates30.54194, -89.16917
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2009)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Shaw Road over Little Biloxi River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shaw Road over Little 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Shaw Road over Little Biloxi River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shaw Road over Little Biloxi River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Shaw Road over Little Biloxi River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.