US Bridges

Spinaker DR over Discovery Bay Canal

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 8S R13W · Structure no. SA2400000000165

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spinaker DR over Discovery Bay Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Spinaker DR over Discovery Bay Canal in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2030. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSpinaker DR
CrossesDiscovery Bay Canal
LocationSec 13 T 8S R13W
RouteCounty Highway 3302
Coordinates30.35167, -89.25194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2009)
Projected traffic225 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spinaker DR over Discovery Bay Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spinaker DR over Discovery Bay Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Spinaker DR over Discovery Bay Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spinaker DR over Discovery Bay Canal?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Spinaker DR over Discovery Bay Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.