US Bridges

Edwin Ladner Road over Rotten Bayou

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 7S R13W B · Structure no. SA2400000000133

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 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

Edwin Ladner Road over Rotten Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Edwin Ladner Road over Rotten Bayou in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesEdwin Ladner Road
CrossesRotten Bayou
LocationSec 19 T 7S R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 3263
CountyHarrison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.42139, -89.34
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 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 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Edwin Ladner Road over Rotten Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edwin Ladner Road over Rotten 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Edwin Ladner Road over Rotten Bayou carry?

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

How long is Edwin Ladner Road over Rotten Bayou?

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 Edwin Ladner Road over Rotten Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.