US Bridges

Fountainbleu Road over Heron Bayou

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 7S R 8W · Structure no. SA3000000000122

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountainbleu Road over Heron Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Fountainbleu Road over Heron Bayou in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFountainbleu Road
CrossesHeron Bayou
LocationSec 34 T 7S R 8W
RouteCity Street 9064
Coordinates30.39893, -88.77289
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fountainbleu Road over Heron Bayou built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountainbleu Road over Heron 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Fountainbleu Road over Heron Bayou carry?

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

How long is Fountainbleu Road over Heron Bayou?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fountainbleu Road over Heron Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.