SR 18 over Twistwood Creek
GoodJasper County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI W Clarke Cl · Structure no. 310001803115040
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Twistwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Twistwood Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Twistwood Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 18 over Twistwood 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 18 over Twistwood Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Twistwood Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Twistwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.