Ocean Springs Road over Drain to Old Fort Bayou
GoodJackson County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 7S R 8W B · Structure no. SA3000000000189
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ocean Springs Road over Drain to Old Fort Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Ocean Springs Road over Drain to Old Fort Bayou in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ocean Springs Road over Drain to Old Fort Bayou built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ocean Springs Road over Drain to Old Fort 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Ocean Springs Road over Drain to Old Fort Bayou carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ocean Springs Road over Drain to Old Fort Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ocean Springs Road over Drain to Old Fort Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.