Johnston Road over Short Fork Creek Relief
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 3S R 7W B · Structure no. SA1700000000069
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnston Road over Short Fork Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnston Road over Short Fork Creek Relief in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnston Road over Short Fork Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johnston Road over Short Fork Creek Relief 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Johnston Road over Short Fork Creek Relief carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Johnston Road over Short Fork Creek Relief?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Johnston Road over Short Fork Creek Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.