Jimmy Williams RD over Straight Fence Creek
PoorPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 7N R 2W B · Structure no. SA2500000000348
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jimmy Williams RD over Straight Fence Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jimmy Williams RD over Straight Fence Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2034. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jimmy Williams RD over Straight Fence Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jimmy Williams RD over Straight Fence Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Jimmy Williams RD over Straight Fence Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Jimmy Williams RD over Straight Fence Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Jimmy Williams RD over Straight Fence Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.