US Bridges

Hewes Avenue over Coffee Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 7S R11W · Structure no. SA2400000000115

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hewes Avenue over Coffee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hewes Avenue over Coffee Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHewes Avenue
CrossesCoffee Creek
LocationSec 35 T 7S R11W
RouteCity Street 1229
Coordinates30.38475, -89.0609
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2024)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hewes Avenue over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hewes Avenue over Coffee Creek 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 Hewes Avenue over Coffee Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hewes Avenue over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hewes Avenue over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.