US Bridges

Jackson Point Road over The Narrows

PoorClosed to traffic

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 3N R 5W · Structure no. SA0100000000001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Point Road over The Narrows is a concrete culvert carrying Jackson Point Road over The Narrows in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Point Road
CrossesThe Narrows
LocationSec 13 T 3N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyAdams County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.20851, -91.58566
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; failure of piers or abutments is imminent
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$129,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Point Road over The Narrows built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Point Road over The Narrows in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Point Road over The Narrows carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Point Road over The Narrows?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Jackson Point Road over The Narrows?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.