US Bridges

Jernigan RD over Wooton Creek

Fair

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 2N R 6W B · Structure no. SA2100000000034

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jernigan RD over Wooton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jernigan RD over Wooton Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJernigan RD
CrossesWooton Creek
LocationSec 33 T 2N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates31.08804, -88.59284
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Jernigan RD over Wooton Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jernigan RD over Wooton 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jernigan RD over Wooton Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jernigan RD over Wooton Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Jernigan RD over Wooton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.