Old Popps Ferry RD over Biloxi Bay
FairHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 7S R10W · Structure no. SA2400000000093
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 187 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Popps Ferry RD over Biloxi Bay is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Popps Ferry RD over Biloxi Bay in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Popps Ferry RD over Biloxi Bay built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Popps Ferry RD over Biloxi Bay 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Old Popps Ferry RD over Biloxi Bay carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Popps Ferry RD over Biloxi Bay?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old Popps Ferry RD over Biloxi Bay?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.