US Bridges

Bayou Casotte Pkwy over West Prong Bayou Casotte

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 8S R 5W · Structure no. SA3000000000172

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
761 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayou Casotte Pkwy over West Prong Bayou Casotte is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bayou Casotte Pkwy over West Prong Bayou Casotte 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2044. The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBayou Casotte Pkwy
CrossesWest Prong Bayou Casotte
LocationSec 8 T 8S R 5W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates30.36469, -88.51008
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length761 ft (232 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2024)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayou Casotte Pkwy over West Prong Bayou Casotte built?

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

What condition is Bayou Casotte Pkwy over West Prong Bayou Casotte 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 Bayou Casotte Pkwy over West Prong Bayou Casotte carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bayou Casotte Pkwy over West Prong Bayou Casotte?

The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou Casotte Pkwy over West Prong Bayou Casotte?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.