US Bridges

28th Street over Canal No. 2

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 8S R12W B · Structure no. SA2400000000146

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Street over Canal No. 2 is a concrete channel beam carrying 28th Street over Canal No. 2 in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries28th Street
CrossesCanal No. 2
LocationSec 2 T 8S R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 607
Coordinates30.38376, -89.15371
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2024)
Projected traffic7,950 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28th Street over Canal No. 2 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th Street over Canal No. 2 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 28th Street over Canal No. 2 carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 28th Street over Canal No. 2?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 28th Street over Canal No. 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.