US Bridges

Johnston Road over Short Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 3S R 7W B · Structure no. SA1700000000070

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnston Road over Short Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnston Road over Short Fork Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnston Road
CrossesShort Fork Creek
LocationSec 23 T 3S R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.81303, -89.91017
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2023)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Johnston Road over Short Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnston Road over Short Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Johnston Road over Short Fork Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Johnston Road over Short Fork Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.