US Bridges

Rodney Road over James Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 58 T11N R 1E B · Structure no. SA1100000000020

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodney Road over James Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rodney Road over James Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRodney Road
CrossesJames Creek
LocationSec 58 T11N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 303
CountyClaiborne County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.94389, -91.12036
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$539,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rodney Road over James Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodney Road over James Creek 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 Rodney Road over James Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rodney Road over James Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rodney Road over James Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.