Discovery Bay DR over Discovery Bay Canal
FairPosted for loadHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 8S R13W · Structure no. SA2400000000166
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Discovery Bay DR over Discovery Bay Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Discovery Bay DR over Discovery Bay Canal in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Discovery Bay DR over Discovery Bay Canal built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Discovery Bay DR over Discovery Bay Canal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Discovery Bay DR over Discovery Bay Canal carry?
About 53 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Discovery Bay DR over Discovery Bay Canal?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Discovery Bay DR over Discovery Bay Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.