US Bridges

Old Port Gibson RD over Fosters Creek/Jackson Ck

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 1N R 4W B · Structure no. SA1500000000036

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
524 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Port Gibson RD over Fosters Creek/Jackson Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Port Gibson RD over Fosters Creek/Jackson Ck in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2045. The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesOld Port Gibson RD
CrossesFosters Creek/Jackson Ck
LocationSec 32 T 1N R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 307
Coordinates31.87511, -90.62478
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length524 ft (159.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Port Gibson RD over Fosters Creek/Jackson Ck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Port Gibson RD over Fosters Creek/Jackson Ck 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Port Gibson RD over Fosters Creek/Jackson Ck carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Port Gibson RD over Fosters Creek/Jackson Ck?

The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Port Gibson RD over Fosters Creek/Jackson Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.