US Bridges

Poticaw Landing RD over Johns Bayou

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 6S R 7W · Structure no. SA300000000A066

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poticaw Landing RD over Johns Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Poticaw Landing RD over Johns Bayou in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPoticaw Landing RD
CrossesJohns Bayou
LocationSec 13 T 6S R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 8101
Coordinates30.52328, -88.63824
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic500 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poticaw Landing RD over Johns Bayou built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poticaw Landing RD over Johns Bayou 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Poticaw Landing RD over Johns Bayou carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Poticaw Landing RD over Johns Bayou?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Poticaw Landing RD over Johns Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.