Old HWY 26 over Biloxi River
FairPosted for loadStone County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 3S R13W B · Structure no. SA6600000000058
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 26 over Biloxi River is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 26 over Biloxi River in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 26 over Biloxi River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 26 over Biloxi River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 26 over Biloxi River carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 26 over Biloxi River?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 26 over Biloxi River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.