US Bridges

Beach View Dr. over Simmons Bayou

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 8S R 8W · Structure no. SA3000000000156

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,950
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach View Dr. over Simmons Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Beach View Dr. over Simmons Bayou in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 33 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,425 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach View Dr.
CrossesSimmons Bayou
LocationSec 2 T 8S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyJackson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.37462, -88.75955
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2024)
Projected traffic7,425 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$875,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach View Dr. over Simmons Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Beach View Dr. over Simmons Bayou 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Beach View Dr. over Simmons Bayou carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Beach View Dr. over Simmons Bayou?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beach View Dr. over Simmons Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.