US Bridges

Ingalls Avenue over Bayou Chico

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 8S R 5W · Structure no. SA3000000000219

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ingalls Avenue over Bayou Chico is a concrete channel beam carrying Ingalls Avenue over Bayou Chico in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIngalls Avenue
CrossesBayou Chico
LocationSec 7 T 8S R 5W
RouteCity Street 282
Coordinates30.35481, -88.52652
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2024)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ingalls Avenue over Bayou Chico built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ingalls Avenue over Bayou Chico 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ingalls Avenue over Bayou Chico carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ingalls Avenue over Bayou Chico?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ingalls Avenue over Bayou Chico?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.