US Bridges

Park Entrance Road over Old U.S. Route 90

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · 0.8 Miles from U.S. Route · Structure no. 5320002P0000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
732
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Park Entrance Road over Old U.S. Route 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Entrance Road over Old U.S. Route 90 in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2039. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesPark Entrance Road
CrossesOld U.S. Route 90
Location0.8 Miles from U.S. Route
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates30.39931, -88.77817
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2019)
Projected traffic878 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$9,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Entrance Road over Old U.S. Route 90 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Entrance Road over Old U.S. Route 90 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Park Entrance Road over Old U.S. Route 90 carry?

About 732 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Entrance Road over Old U.S. Route 90?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Park Entrance Road over Old U.S. Route 90?

It is owned by the National Park Service.