US Bridges

Daisy Vestry Road over Bayou Costapia

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 6S R 9W B · Structure no. SA3000000000082

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daisy Vestry Road over Bayou Costapia is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Daisy Vestry Road over Bayou Costapia in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDaisy Vestry Road
CrossesBayou Costapia
LocationSec 23 T 6S R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountyJackson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.50555, -88.86262
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2024)
Projected traffic564 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daisy Vestry Road over Bayou Costapia built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daisy Vestry 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Daisy Vestry Road over Bayou Costapia carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Daisy Vestry Road over Bayou Costapia?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Daisy Vestry Road over Bayou Costapia?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.