US Bridges

Orange Grove RD over Bayou Bernard Branch

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 7S R11W · Structure no. SA2400000000190

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Grove RD over Bayou Bernard Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Orange Grove RD over Bayou Bernard Branch in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOrange Grove RD
CrossesBayou Bernard Branch
LocationSec 8 T 7S R11W
RouteCounty Highway 708
Coordinates30.45306, -89.11257
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2012)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Orange Grove RD over Bayou Bernard Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Grove RD over Bayou Bernard Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Orange Grove RD over Bayou Bernard Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Orange Grove RD over Bayou Bernard Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Grove RD over Bayou Bernard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.