Shearwater DR over Weeks Bayou
FairJackson County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 7S R 8W · Structure no. SA3000000000121
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shearwater DR over Weeks Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Shearwater DR over Weeks Bayou in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shearwater DR over Weeks Bayou built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shearwater DR over Weeks 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 Shearwater DR over Weeks Bayou carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Shearwater DR over Weeks Bayou?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Shearwater DR over Weeks Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.