US Bridges

8th Avenue over Brickyard Bayou

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 7S R11W · Structure no. SA2400000000118

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Avenue over Brickyard Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying 8th Avenue over Brickyard Bayou in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries8th Avenue
CrossesBrickyard Bayou
LocationSec 35 T 7S R11W
RouteCity Street 1289
CountyHarrison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.38917, -89.06944
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2011)
Projected traffic4,800 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th Avenue over Brickyard Bayou built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th 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 8th Avenue over Brickyard Bayou carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 8th Avenue over Brickyard Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Avenue over Brickyard Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.