US Bridges

Espy Avenue over Canal No 2

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 8S R12W · Structure no. SA2400000000152

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Espy Avenue over Canal No 2 is a concrete channel beam carrying Espy Avenue over Canal No 2 in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEspy Avenue
CrossesCanal No 2
LocationSec 8 T 8S R12W
RouteCounty Highway 3015
CountyHarrison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.36479, -89.20393
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2012)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Espy Avenue over Canal No 2 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Espy Avenue 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Espy Avenue over Canal No 2 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Espy Avenue over Canal No 2?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Espy Avenue over Canal No 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.