US Bridges

Beach Blvd. over Bayou-Relief

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 8S R 6W · Structure no. SA3000000000148

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Blvd. over Bayou-Relief is a concrete slab carrying Beach Blvd. over Bayou-Relief in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach Blvd.
CrossesBayou-Relief
LocationSec 8 T 8S R 6W
RouteCity Street 318
CountyJackson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.34361, -88.54417
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2025)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2045
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 Beach Blvd. over Bayou-Relief built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Blvd. over Bayou-Relief 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 2025.

How much traffic does Beach Blvd. over Bayou-Relief carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beach Blvd. over Bayou-Relief?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Blvd. over Bayou-Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.