US Bridges

Commerce Street over Pascagoula Street

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000422

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce Street over Pascagoula Street is a concrete other carrying Commerce Street over Pascagoula Street in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 230 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCommerce Street
CrossesPascagoula Street
LocationSec 10 T 5N R 1E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.29697, -90.17986
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width230 ft (70.1 m)
Roadway width226 ft (68.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Commerce Street over Pascagoula Street built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce Street over Pascagoula Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Commerce Street over Pascagoula Street carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Commerce Street over Pascagoula Street?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 230 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce Street over Pascagoula Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.