US Bridges

Pascagoula Street over Bayou

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 8S R 6W · Structure no. SA3000000000171

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pascagoula Street over Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Pascagoula Street over Bayou in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPascagoula Street
CrossesBayou
LocationSec 1 T 8S R 6W
RouteCity Street 3020
Coordinates30.38825, -88.54364
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pascagoula Street over Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pascagoula Street over 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 Pascagoula Street over Bayou carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pascagoula Street over Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pascagoula Street over Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.