US Bridges

Hospital Road over Bayou Chico

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 8S R 6W · Structure no. SA300000000A142

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hospital Road over Bayou Chico is a concrete culvert carrying Hospital Road over Bayou Chico in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHospital Road
CrossesBayou Chico
LocationSec 1 T 8S R 6W
RouteCity Street 408
Coordinates30.36918, -88.53343
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2024)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hospital Road over Bayou Chico built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hospital Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hospital Road over Bayou Chico carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hospital Road over Bayou Chico?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Hospital Road over Bayou Chico?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.