US Bridges

Tom Cain RD over Jones Creek

FairPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T14N R 5E · Structure no. SA2500000000377

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Cain RD over Jones Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Tom Cain RD over Jones Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2034. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTom Cain RD
CrossesJones Creek
LocationSec 24 T14N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 5321
Coordinates32.16303, -90.66875
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic30 by 2034
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$314,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tom Cain RD over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tom Cain RD over Jones 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tom Cain RD over Jones Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Tom Cain RD over Jones Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Tom Cain RD over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.