US Bridges

82 Bay Ave. over Branch of Etehomo Creek

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 2N R10E B · Structure no. SA3100000000028

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
970
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

82 Bay Ave. over Branch of Etehomo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 82 Bay Ave. over Branch of Etehomo Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries82 Bay Ave.
CrossesBranch of Etehomo Creek
LocationSec 32 T 2N R10E B
RouteCity Street 205
Coordinates31.96525, -89.30028
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2024)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$127,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 82 Bay Ave. over Branch of Etehomo Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 82 Bay Ave. over Branch of Etehomo Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 82 Bay Ave. over Branch of Etehomo Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 82 Bay Ave. over Branch of Etehomo Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns 82 Bay Ave. over Branch of Etehomo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.