US Bridges

Jonestwn-Claremont over Hopson Bayou

Fair

Coahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T26N R 3W B · Structure no. SA1400000000029

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jonestwn-Claremont over Hopson Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Jonestwn-Claremont over Hopson Bayou in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJonestwn-Claremont
CrossesHopson Bayou
LocationSec 22 T26N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 1856
CountyCoahoma County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.11678, -90.50147
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jonestwn-Claremont over Hopson Bayou built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jonestwn-Claremont over Hopson Bayou 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Jonestwn-Claremont over Hopson Bayou carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jonestwn-Claremont over Hopson Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jonestwn-Claremont over Hopson Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.