US Bridges

Jasper Co. 23 over Piney Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 2N R11E B · Structure no. SA3100000000038

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 23 over Piney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 23 over Piney Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 23
CrossesPiney Creek
LocationSec 31 T 2N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 241
Coordinates31.96667, -89.21722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$156,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 23 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 23 over Piney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 23 over Piney Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 23 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 23 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.