US Bridges

Washington Ave over Brickyard Bayou

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 7S R11W · Structure no. SA2400000000112

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave over Brickyard Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Washington Ave over Brickyard Bayou in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington Ave
CrossesBrickyard Bayou
LocationSec 25 T 7S R11W
RouteCity Street 1175
Coordinates30.39944, -89.0525
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2011)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Ave over Brickyard Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave over Brickyard Bayou 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Ave over Brickyard Bayou carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave over Brickyard Bayou?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave over Brickyard Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.