Rudyard-Jonestown over Black Creek Bayou
FairCoahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T28N R 3W · Structure no. SA1400000000076
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rudyard-Jonestown over Black Creek Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Rudyard-Jonestown over Black Creek Bayou in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rudyard-Jonestown over Black Creek Bayou built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rudyard-Jonestown over Black Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Rudyard-Jonestown over Black Creek Bayou carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Rudyard-Jonestown over Black Creek 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 Rudyard-Jonestown over Black Creek Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.