US Bridges

Robert Hiram Drive over Bayou Relief

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 8S R 7W · Structure no. SA3000000000202

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robert Hiram Drive over Bayou Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Robert Hiram Drive over Bayou Relief in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRobert Hiram Drive
CrossesBayou Relief
LocationSec 14 T 8S R 7W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates30.36392, -88.6506
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2025)
Projected traffic220 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robert Hiram Drive over Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robert Hiram Drive over Bayou Relief 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Robert Hiram Drive over Bayou Relief carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Robert Hiram Drive over Bayou Relief?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Robert Hiram Drive over Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.