US Bridges

Old Biloxi RD over Bayou Billie

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 5S R 9W · Structure no. SA3000000000050

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Biloxi RD over Bayou Billie is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Biloxi RD over Bayou Billie in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Biloxi RD
CrossesBayou Billie
LocationSec 34 T 5S R 9W
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates30.56168, -88.87559
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Biloxi RD over Bayou Billie built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Biloxi RD over Bayou Billie 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Biloxi RD over Bayou Billie carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Biloxi RD over Bayou Billie?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Biloxi RD over Bayou Billie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.