US Bridges

Cayuga RD over Jones Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T14N R 5E B · Structure no. SA2500000000379

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cayuga RD over Jones Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cayuga RD over Jones Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 54 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCayuga RD
CrossesJones Creek
LocationSec 27 T14N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 5317
Coordinates32.149, -90.688
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2044
Trucks8%
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$276,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cayuga RD over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Cayuga RD over Jones Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Cayuga RD over Jones Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cayuga RD over Jones Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cayuga RD over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.