US Bridges

Eden St. / Pasc. over Bayou Chico

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 8S R 5W · Structure no. SA3000000000139

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eden St. / Pasc. over Bayou Chico is a concrete culvert carrying Eden St. / Pasc. over Bayou Chico in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEden St. / Pasc.
CrossesBayou Chico
LocationSec 30 T 8S R 5W
RouteCity Street 487
Coordinates30.36111, -88.53056
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 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 Eden St. / Pasc. over Bayou Chico built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eden St. / Pasc. over Bayou Chico 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 Eden St. / Pasc. over Bayou Chico carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eden St. / Pasc. over Bayou Chico?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Eden St. / Pasc. over Bayou Chico?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.