Tom Polk Road over Branch of Black Creek
FairJackson County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 4S R 6W · Structure no. SA3000000000179
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tom Polk Road over Branch of Black Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Tom Polk Road over Branch of Black Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Polk Road over Branch of Black Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tom Polk Road over Branch of Black Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Tom Polk Road over Branch of Black Creek carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Tom Polk Road over Branch of Black Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Tom Polk Road over Branch of Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.