US Bridges

Jeffries Road over Phillips Bayou

Fair

Coahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T30N R 3W B · Structure no. SA1400000000104

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeffries Road over Phillips Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Jeffries Road over Phillips Bayou in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJeffries Road
CrossesPhillips Bayou
LocationSec 8 T30N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 1894
CountyCoahoma County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.48417, -90.53069
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$358,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeffries Road over Phillips Bayou built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeffries Road over Phillips 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 Jeffries Road over Phillips Bayou carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Jeffries Road over Phillips Bayou?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jeffries Road over Phillips Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.