Forts Lake Road over Jackson Creek
GoodJackson County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 6S R 4W B · Structure no. SA3000000000052
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forts Lake Road over Jackson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forts Lake Road over Jackson Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2045. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forts Lake Road over Jackson Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forts Lake Road over Jackson 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Forts Lake Road over Jackson Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Forts Lake Road over Jackson Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Forts Lake Road over Jackson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.