Asmard ST over Bayou Portage Branch
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 8S R13W · Structure no. SA2400000000169
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Asmard ST over Bayou Portage Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Asmard ST over Bayou Portage Branch in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Asmard ST over Bayou Portage Branch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Asmard ST over Bayou Portage Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Asmard ST over Bayou Portage Branch carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Asmard ST over Bayou Portage Branch?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Asmard ST over Bayou Portage Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.