US Bridges

Fountainbleu Road over Davis Bayou

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 7S R 8W · Structure no. SA3000000000117

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
285 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountainbleu Road over Davis Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Fountainbleu Road over Davis Bayou in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2044. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFountainbleu Road
CrossesDavis Bayou
LocationSec 27 T 7S R 8W
RouteCity Street 9064
CountyJackson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.39917, -88.76633
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2024)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fountainbleu Road over Davis Bayou built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountainbleu Road over Davis Bayou 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fountainbleu Road over Davis Bayou carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fountainbleu Road over Davis Bayou?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fountainbleu Road over Davis Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.