Popps Ferry Road over Back Bay Biloxi
PoorHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 7S R10W B · Structure no. SA2400000000094
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 3,984 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Popps Ferry Road over Back Bay Biloxi is a steel movable - bascule carrying Popps Ferry Road over Back Bay Biloxi in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2043. The structure is 3,984 ft (1,214.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Popps Ferry Road over Back Bay Biloxi built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Popps Ferry Road over Back Bay Biloxi in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Popps Ferry Road over Back Bay Biloxi carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Popps Ferry Road over Back Bay Biloxi?
The structure is 3,984 ft (1,214.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Popps Ferry Road over Back Bay Biloxi?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.