US Bridges

Robinson Road over Bayou Bernard

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 7S R12W · Structure no. SA2400000000119

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Road over Bayou Bernard is a concrete channel beam carrying Robinson Road over Bayou Bernard in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRobinson Road
CrossesBayou Bernard
LocationSec 2 T 7S R12W
RouteCounty Highway 2209
CountyHarrison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.47111, -89.16028
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 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 (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2011)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robinson Road over Bayou Bernard built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson Road over Bayou Bernard 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Robinson Road over Bayou Bernard carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Robinson Road over Bayou Bernard?

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 Robinson Road over Bayou Bernard?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.