US Bridges

Coleman Road over Bayou Bernard Creek

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 7S R11W · Structure no. SA2400000000104

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman Road over Bayou Bernard Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Coleman Road over Bayou Bernard Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesColeman Road
CrossesBayou Bernard Creek
LocationSec 16 T 7S R11W
RouteCounty Highway 848
Coordinates30.44056, -89.10333
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coleman Road over Bayou Bernard Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coleman Road over Bayou Bernard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Coleman Road over Bayou Bernard Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Coleman Road over Bayou Bernard Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman Road over Bayou Bernard Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.