US Bridges

Orchard RD over Bayou-Relief

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 8S R 5W · Structure no. SA3000000000132

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard RD over Bayou-Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Orchard RD over Bayou-Relief in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOrchard RD
CrossesBayou-Relief
LocationSec 7 T 8S R 5W
RouteCity Street 430
Coordinates30.36814, -88.52065
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard RD over Bayou-Relief built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard RD over Bayou-Relief 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 Orchard RD over Bayou-Relief carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Orchard RD over Bayou-Relief?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Orchard RD over Bayou-Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.