US Bridges

Race Track Road over Branch of Jordan Creek

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T16N R 4E B · Structure no. SA2600000000139

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Race Track Road over Branch of Jordan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Race Track Road over Branch of Jordan Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRace Track Road
CrossesBranch of Jordan Creek
LocationSec 14 T16N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates33.23527, -89.85459
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Race Track Road over Branch of Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Race Track Road over Branch of Jordan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Race Track Road over Branch of Jordan Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Race Track Road over Branch of Jordan Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Race Track Road over Branch of Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.