US Bridges

22nd Avenue over Brickyard Bayou

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 8S R11W · Structure no. SA2400000000143

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Avenue over Brickyard Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying 22nd 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries22nd Avenue
CrossesBrickyard Bayou
LocationSec 4 T 8S R11W
RouteCity Street 1401
Coordinates30.38278, -89.08889
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2012)
Projected traffic3,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 22nd Avenue over Brickyard Bayou built?

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

What condition is 22nd Avenue over Brickyard Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 22nd Avenue over Brickyard Bayou carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Avenue over Brickyard Bayou?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Avenue over Brickyard Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.