US Bridges

Jasper Co. 39 over Over Southern RR

FairPosted for load

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 1N R13E B · Structure no. SA3100000000016

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 39 over Over Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jasper Co. 39 over Over Southern RR in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 39
CrossesOver Southern RR
LocationSec 14 T 1N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 234
Coordinates31.92596, -88.93856
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2024)
Projected traffic855 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 39 over Over Southern RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 39 over Over Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 39 over Over Southern RR carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 39 over Over Southern RR?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 39 over Over Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.