US Bridges

Burt Jordan Road over Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 6N R 5E B · Structure no. SA1900000000087

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burt Jordan Road over Horse Creek is a concrete slab carrying Burt Jordan Road over Horse Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBurt Jordan Road
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationSec 27 T 6N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyFranklin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.45516, -90.69322
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.3 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic675 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$949,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burt Jordan Road over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burt Jordan Road over Horse 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 2024.

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

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Burt Jordan Road over Horse Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Burt Jordan Road over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.