US Bridges

Hiller Park DR over Bayou LA Porte

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 7S R10W · Structure no. SA2400000000182

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hiller Park DR over Bayou LA Porte is a concrete channel beam carrying Hiller Park DR over Bayou LA Porte in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 40.4 mi (65 km).

CarriesHiller Park DR
CrossesBayou LA Porte
LocationSec 26 T 7S R10W
RouteCity Street 1
Coordinates30.41, -88.95417
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 traffic500 (2012)
Projected traffic750 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed40.4 mi (65 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hiller Park DR over Bayou LA Porte built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hiller Park DR over Bayou LA Porte 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hiller Park DR over Bayou LA Porte carry?

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

How long is Hiller Park DR over Bayou LA Porte?

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 Hiller Park DR over Bayou LA Porte?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.