US Bridges

Hewes Avenue over Brickyard Bayou

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 7S R11W · Structure no. SA2400000000116

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hewes Avenue over Brickyard Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Hewes Avenue over Brickyard Bayou in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHewes Avenue
CrossesBrickyard Bayou
LocationSec 35 T 7S R11W
RouteCity Street 1229
CountyHarrison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.39667, -89.05722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2012)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2032
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hewes Avenue over Brickyard Bayou built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hewes Avenue over Brickyard Bayou 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hewes Avenue over Brickyard Bayou carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hewes Avenue over Brickyard Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hewes Avenue over Brickyard Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.