US Bridges

Jackson Ave. 8447 over Perry Creek

Fair

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T22N R 5E · Structure no. SA2200000000032

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Ave. 8447 over Perry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jackson Ave. 8447 over Perry Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Ave. 8447
CrossesPerry Creek
LocationSec 20 T22N R 5E
RouteCity Street 190
CountyGrenada County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.75714, -89.80114
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2015)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2035
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$359,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Ave. 8447 over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Ave. 8447 over Perry 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Ave. 8447 over Perry Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Ave. 8447 over Perry Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Ave. 8447 over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.