US Bridges

Barlow Rd. over Jackson Creek

FairPosted for load

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T10N R 6E B · Structure no. SA1500000000151

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barlow Rd. over Jackson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barlow Rd. over Jackson Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2047. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBarlow Rd.
CrossesJackson Creek
LocationSec 22 T10N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 367
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.82836, -90.59033
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$276,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barlow Rd. over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barlow Rd. over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Barlow Rd. over Jackson Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Barlow Rd. over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Barlow Rd. over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.