Espy Avenue over Canal No 1
GoodHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 8S R12W · Structure no. SA2400000000160
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Espy Avenue over Canal No 1 is a concrete channel beam carrying Espy Avenue over Canal No 1 in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Espy Avenue over Canal No 1 built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Espy Avenue over Canal No 1 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Espy Avenue over Canal No 1 carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Espy Avenue over Canal No 1?
The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Espy Avenue over Canal No 1?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.