US Bridges

SR 619 over Pascagoula Bay

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI S US 90 · Structure no. 860000003000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
13,808 ft
263 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 619 over Pascagoula Bay is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 619 over Pascagoula Bay in Jackson 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2043. The structure is 13,808 ft (4,208.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSR 619
CrossesPascagoula Bay
Location1.2 MI S US 90
RouteState Highway 619
Coordinates30.33713, -88.58032
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans263
Design loadHS 20
Structure length13,808 ft (4,208.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2023)
Projected traffic880 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 619 over Pascagoula Bay built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 619 over Pascagoula Bay 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 619 over Pascagoula Bay carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 619 over Pascagoula Bay?

The structure is 13,808 ft (4,208.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 619 over Pascagoula Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.