Bayview Avenue over Keegan Bayou
FairHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 37 T 7S R 9W · Structure no. SA2400000000197
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 850 ft
- 170 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bayview Avenue over Keegan Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bayview Avenue over Keegan Bayou in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2044. The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bayview Avenue over Keegan Bayou built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bayview Avenue over Keegan 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 Bayview Avenue over Keegan Bayou carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bayview Avenue over Keegan Bayou?
The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Bayview Avenue over Keegan Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.