US Bridges

Tanner Williams RD over Escatawpa Rv

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 4S R 5W B · Structure no. SA3000000000001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
680 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,009
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanner Williams RD over Escatawpa Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tanner Williams RD over Escatawpa Rv in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,009 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2044. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesTanner Williams RD
CrossesEscatawpa Rv
LocationSec 2 T 4S R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 1135
Coordinates30.72455, -88.45395
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length680 ft (207.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,009 (2024)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tanner Williams RD over Escatawpa Rv built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tanner Williams RD over Escatawpa Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Tanner Williams RD over Escatawpa Rv carry?

About 1,009 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Tanner Williams RD over Escatawpa Rv?

The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tanner Williams RD over Escatawpa Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.