US Bridges

Joe Bat Road over Bayou Costapia

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 6S R 8W B · Structure no. SA3000000000072

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Bat Road over Bayou Costapia is a concrete channel beam carrying Joe Bat Road over Bayou Costapia 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 5 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Bat Road
CrossesBayou Costapia
LocationSec 6 T 6S R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 2479
CountyJackson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.54528, -88.81972
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2025)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Joe Bat Road over Bayou Costapia built?

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

What condition is Joe Bat Road over Bayou Costapia 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Joe Bat Road over Bayou Costapia carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Joe Bat Road over Bayou Costapia?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Bat Road over Bayou Costapia?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.