OLD LOWER BAY RD.
Carrying OLD LOWER BAY RD. over BAYOU
SEC 22 T 9S R15W B, Hancock, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD LOWER BAY RD.
The OLD LOWER BAY RD. bridge in Hancock, Mississippi carries OLD LOWER BAY RD. over BAYOU. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD LOWER BAY RD. compares
Live comparison across Mississippi.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1980
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA2300000000060
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD LOWER BAY RD. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare OLD LOWER BAY RD. against other structures in Hancock and across Mississippi. Mississippi bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD LOWER BAY RD.?
OLD LOWER BAY RD. in Hancock, Mississippi on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD LOWER BAY RD. inspected?
OLD LOWER BAY RD.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD LOWER BAY RD. is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD LOWER BAY RD.?
OLD LOWER BAY RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD LOWER BAY RD.?
OLD LOWER BAY RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD LOWER BAY RD. and does age affect safety?
OLD LOWER BAY RD. was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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