US Bridges

Pat James Road over Mason Creek

Fair

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 5N R 7W B · Structure no. SA2100000000096

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pat James Road over Mason Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pat James Road over Mason Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 44 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 5 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 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPat James Road
CrossesMason Creek
LocationSec 26 T 5N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyGreene County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.36697, -88.66051
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks2%
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$685,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pat James Road over Mason Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Pat James Road over Mason 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 Pat James Road over Mason Creek carry?

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

How long is Pat James Road over Mason Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pat James Road over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.