SR 161 over Jones Creek
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · 6.8 MI S SR 32 · Structure no. 310016100623140
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 161 over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 161 over Jones Creek in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 161 over Jones Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 161 over Jones Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 161 over Jones Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 161 over Jones Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 161 over Jones Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.