US Bridges

Dutch Bayou RD over Canal

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 7S R 6W · Structure no. SA3000000000102

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Bayou RD over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Dutch Bayou RD over Canal 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDutch Bayou RD
CrossesCanal
LocationSec 13 T 7S R 6W
RouteCity Street 992
Coordinates30.43345, -88.53658
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2024)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Dutch Bayou RD over Canal built?

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

What condition is Dutch Bayou RD over Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Dutch Bayou RD over Canal carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Bayou RD over Canal?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Bayou RD over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.