US Bridges

I 10 over Martin Bluff Road

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · 5.3 MI E SR 57 · Structure no. 11000100300646B

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 over Martin Bluff Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 10 over Martin Bluff Road in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 10
CrossesMartin Bluff Road
Location5.3 MI E SR 57
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.43721, -88.63135
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2023)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 10 over Martin Bluff Road built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 10 over Martin Bluff Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 10 over Martin Bluff Road carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 10 over Martin Bluff Road?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 10 over Martin Bluff Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.