Ernest Applewhite over Graveline Bay
FairJackson County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 8S R 7W · Structure no. SA3000000000191
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 2,263 ft
- 73 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ernest Applewhite over Graveline Bay is a concrete channel beam carrying Ernest Applewhite over Graveline Bay 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2044. The structure is 2,263 ft (689.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ernest Applewhite over Graveline Bay built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ernest Applewhite over Graveline Bay 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ernest Applewhite over Graveline Bay carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ernest Applewhite over Graveline Bay?
The structure is 2,263 ft (689.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ernest Applewhite over Graveline Bay?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.