US Bridges

N Jackson ST over Houlka Creek

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T16S R 3E B · Structure no. SA0900000000173

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Jackson ST over Houlka Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Jackson ST over Houlka Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 9,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesN Jackson ST
CrossesHoulka Creek
LocationSec 20 T16S R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 2789
Coordinates33.93967, -89.00106
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,150 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Jackson ST over Houlka Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Jackson ST over Houlka Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does N Jackson ST over Houlka Creek carry?

About 9,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Jackson ST over Houlka Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N Jackson ST over Houlka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.