US Bridges

Benson & Jones Rd. over Reeds Creek

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T10S R 9E · Structure no. SA2900000000101

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benson & Jones Rd. over Reeds Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Benson & Jones Rd. over Reeds Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBenson & Jones Rd.
CrossesReeds Creek
LocationSec 9 T10S R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 321
Coordinates34.23247, -88.36147
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks—
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 Benson & Jones Rd. over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benson & Jones Rd. over Reeds 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 Benson & Jones Rd. over Reeds Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Benson & Jones Rd. over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Benson & Jones Rd. over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.