US Bridges

Barlow Road over Trib to Jackson Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T10N R 6E B · Structure no. SA1500000000148

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barlow Road over Trib to Jackson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Barlow Road over Trib to Jackson Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 5 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesBarlow Road
CrossesTrib to Jackson Creek
LocationSec 16 T10N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 367
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.82969, -90.59736
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2014)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$228,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barlow Road over Trib to Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barlow Road over Trib to Jackson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Barlow Road over Trib to Jackson Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Barlow Road over Trib to Jackson Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Barlow Road over Trib to Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.