US Bridges

South Park DR over Intraplex Bayou

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 7S R11W · Structure no. SA2400000000189

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Park DR over Intraplex Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying South Park DR over Intraplex Bayou 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 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 2045. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSouth Park DR
CrossesIntraplex Bayou
LocationSec 24 T 7S R11W
RouteCity Street 1
Coordinates30.43, -89.04306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2012)
Projected traffic750 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 South Park DR over Intraplex Bayou built?

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

What condition is South Park DR over Intraplex 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does South Park DR over Intraplex Bayou carry?

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

How long is South Park DR over Intraplex Bayou?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns South Park DR over Intraplex Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.