US Bridges

FAS 2109 Canal Rd. over Bayou Bernard

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 7S R12W B · Structure no. SA2400000000122

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2109 Canal Rd. over Bayou Bernard is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 2109 Canal Rd. over Bayou Bernard in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2109 Canal Rd.
CrossesBayou Bernard
LocationSec 12 T 7S R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 2109
CountyHarrison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.44389, -89.13694
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2009)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2109 Canal Rd. over Bayou Bernard built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FAS 2109 Canal Rd. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 2109 Canal Rd. over Bayou Bernard carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2109 Canal Rd. over Bayou Bernard?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2109 Canal Rd. over Bayou Bernard?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.