US Bridges

Jasper Co. 1816 over Mcvay Creek

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 2N R11E · Structure no. SA3100000000031

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 1816 over Mcvay Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 1816 over Mcvay Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 1816
CrossesMcvay Creek
LocationSec 12 T 2N R11E
RouteCounty Highway 86
Coordinates32.03156, -89.12228
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$347,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 1816 over Mcvay Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 1816 over Mcvay 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 1816 over Mcvay Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 1816 over Mcvay Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 1816 over Mcvay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.