US Bridges

Brittany Avenue over ST Martin Bayou

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 7S R 9W · Structure no. SA3000000000127

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brittany Avenue over ST Martin Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Brittany Avenue over ST Martin Bayou in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrittany Avenue
CrossesST Martin Bayou
LocationSec 16 T 7S R 9W
RouteCounty Highway 407
Coordinates30.43417, -88.88099
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 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 rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2024)
Projected traffic4,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brittany Avenue over ST Martin Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brittany Avenue over ST Martin 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 Brittany Avenue over ST Martin Bayou carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brittany Avenue over ST Martin Bayou?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Brittany Avenue over ST Martin Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.