US Bridges

S Court ST over Jones Bayou

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T22N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000088

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Court ST over Jones Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying S Court ST over Jones Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Court ST
CrossesJones Bayou
LocationSec 21 T22N R 5W
RouteCity Street 8032
CountyBolivar County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.74425, -90.72298
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,550 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$127,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Court ST over Jones Bayou built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Court ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does S Court ST over Jones Bayou carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Court ST over Jones Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns S Court ST over Jones Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.