US Bridges

Poticaw Bayou RD over Moungers Creek

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 6S R 7W B · Structure no. SA3000000000063

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poticaw Bayou RD over Moungers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poticaw Bayou RD over Moungers Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPoticaw Bayou RD
CrossesMoungers Creek
LocationSec 9 T 6S R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 2104
Coordinates30.53528, -88.68278
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2025)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Poticaw Bayou RD over Moungers Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poticaw Bayou RD over Moungers 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Poticaw Bayou RD over Moungers Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Poticaw Bayou RD over Moungers Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Poticaw Bayou RD over Moungers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.