Hanshaw Road over Davis Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficJackson County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 7S R 8W B · Structure no. SA3000000000116
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hanshaw Road over Davis Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Hanshaw Road over Davis Bayou in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 4 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,850 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hanshaw Road over Davis Bayou built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hanshaw Road over Davis Bayou 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Hanshaw Road over Davis Bayou carry?
About 9,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Hanshaw Road over Davis Bayou?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Hanshaw Road over Davis Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.