US Bridges

White Star Road over Jones Bayou

Good

Bolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T21N R 5W · Structure no. SA060000000A023

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Star Road over Jones Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying White Star Road over Jones Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWhite Star Road
CrossesJones Bayou
LocationSec 13 T21N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 339
Coordinates33.67369, -90.6672
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length259 ft (78.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 White Star Road over Jones Bayou built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Star Road 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 October 2024.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is White Star Road over Jones Bayou?

The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns White Star Road over Jones Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.