US Bridges

Brooks Avenue over Jones Bayou

Good

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T22N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000099

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks Avenue over Jones Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Brooks Avenue over Jones Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrooks Avenue
CrossesJones Bayou
LocationSec 32 T22N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 344
Coordinates33.70972, -90.72833
Functional classRural Local

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 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 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2025)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2045
Trucks10%
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

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 Brooks Avenue over Jones Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks Avenue 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 Brooks Avenue over Jones Bayou carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brooks Avenue over Jones Bayou?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Brooks Avenue over Jones Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.