US Bridges

Kensington Ave. over Inner Harbor Bayou

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 7S R 8W · Structure no. SA3000000000119

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kensington Ave. over Inner Harbor Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Kensington Ave. over Inner Harbor Bayou in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKensington Ave.
CrossesInner Harbor Bayou
LocationSec 30 T 7S R 8W
RouteCity Street 2162
Coordinates30.40764, -88.81834
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 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 width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Kensington Ave. over Inner Harbor Bayou built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kensington Ave. over Inner Harbor Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Kensington Ave. over Inner Harbor Bayou carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kensington Ave. over Inner Harbor Bayou?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kensington Ave. over Inner Harbor Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.