US Bridges

Orange Grove RD over Bayou Bernard Branch

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 7S R11W · Structure no. SA2400000000099

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Grove RD over Bayou Bernard Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Orange Grove RD over Bayou Bernard Branch in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOrange Grove RD
CrossesBayou Bernard Branch
LocationSec 8 T 7S R11W
RouteCounty Highway 9139
Coordinates30.45304, -89.11784
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orange Grove RD over Bayou Bernard Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Grove RD over Bayou Bernard Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Orange Grove RD over Bayou Bernard Branch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Orange Grove RD over Bayou Bernard Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Grove RD over Bayou Bernard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.