US Bridges

Old River Road over Jakes Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 3N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000062

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River Road over Jakes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old River Road over Jakes Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld River Road
CrossesJakes Creek
LocationSec 2 T 3N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 223
Coordinates31.24569, -89.17611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old River Road over Jakes Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River Road over Jakes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Old River Road over Jakes Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old River Road over Jakes Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Old River Road over Jakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.