US Bridges

Jones Bayou Road over Jones Bayou

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T21N R 5W B · Structure no. SA0600000000024

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Bayou Road over Jones Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Jones Bayou Road over Jones Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJones Bayou Road
CrossesJones Bayou
LocationSec 15 T21N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 1615
Coordinates33.67, -90.71083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2025)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Bayou Road over Jones Bayou built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Bayou Road over Jones Bayou 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Jones Bayou Road over Jones Bayou carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jones Bayou Road over Jones Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Jones Bayou Road over Jones Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.