US Bridges

Jasper Co. 12 over Roaring Creek

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 1N R10E B · Structure no. SA3100000000006

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 12 over Roaring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 12 over Roaring Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 12
CrossesRoaring Creek
LocationSec 31 T 1N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 213
Coordinates31.88578, -89.31114
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$358,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 12 over Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 12 over Roaring 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 12 over Roaring Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 12 over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 12 over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.