US Bridges

College Street over Jones Bayou

Good

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T22N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000090

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Street over Jones Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying College Street over Jones Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCollege Street
CrossesJones Bayou
LocationSec 21 T22N R 5W
RouteCity Street 8031
Coordinates33.73925, -90.72381
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2025)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College Street over Jones Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Street over Jones Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does College Street over Jones Bayou carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is College Street over Jones Bayou?

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

Who owns College Street over Jones Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.