US Bridges

Constitution Road over Collins Creek

Poor

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 6S R 4W · Structure no. SA3000000000223

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Road over Collins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Constitution Road over Collins Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesConstitution Road
CrossesCollins Creek
LocationSec 5 T 6S R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.54889, -88.40844
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Constitution Road over Collins Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constitution Road over Collins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Constitution Road over Collins Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Constitution Road over Collins Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Constitution Road over Collins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.