US Bridges

Third Avenue over Mallini Bayou

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 8S R13W · Structure no. SA2400000000174

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third Avenue over Mallini Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Third Avenue over Mallini Bayou in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThird Avenue
CrossesMallini Bayou
LocationSec 34 T 8S R13W
RouteCounty Highway 3139
Coordinates30.31111, -89.28889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2012)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Third Avenue over Mallini Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third Avenue over Mallini Bayou 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 Third Avenue over Mallini Bayou carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Third Avenue over Mallini Bayou?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Third Avenue over Mallini Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.