US Bridges

Brodie Road over Diberville Canal

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 7S R 9W · Structure no. SA2400000000179

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brodie Road over Diberville Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Brodie Road over Diberville Canal in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrodie Road
CrossesDiberville Canal
LocationSec 23 T 7S R 9W
RouteCity Street 4473
Coordinates30.43528, -88.91583
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2012)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brodie Road over Diberville Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brodie Road over Diberville 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brodie Road over Diberville Canal carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Brodie Road over Diberville Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brodie Road over Diberville Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.