US Bridges

Juniper Drive over Waters Creek

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 5S R 7W · Structure no. SA3000000000210

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juniper Drive over Waters Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Juniper Drive over Waters Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJuniper Drive
CrossesWaters Creek
LocationSec 29 T 5S R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.57578, -88.71027
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Juniper Drive over Waters Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juniper Drive over Waters 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 2023.

How much traffic does Juniper Drive over Waters Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Juniper Drive over Waters Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Juniper Drive over Waters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.