US Bridges

SR 23 over Jims Creek

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · 4.3 MI N Monroe Cl · Structure no. 310002302900760

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23 over Jims Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 23 over Jims Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 23
CrossesJims Creek
Location4.3 MI N Monroe Cl
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates34.13327, -88.30913
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2023)
Projected traffic570 by 2043
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 23 over Jims Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 23 over Jims 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 SR 23 over Jims Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 23 over Jims Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 23 over Jims Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.