US Bridges

Burt Jordan Road over Mcgeehee Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 5N R 5E B · Structure no. SA1900000000040

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burt Jordan Road over Mcgeehee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burt Jordan Road over Mcgeehee Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2029. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBurt Jordan Road
CrossesMcgeehee Creek
LocationSec 2 T 5N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyFranklin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.42792, -90.68397
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic675 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burt Jordan Road over Mcgeehee Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burt Jordan Road over Mcgeehee 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Burt Jordan Road over Mcgeehee Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Burt Jordan Road over Mcgeehee Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Burt Jordan Road over Mcgeehee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.