US Bridges

Jasper Co. 16 over Goodwater Creek

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 2N R12E B · Structure no. SA3100000000040

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 16 over Goodwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jasper Co. 16 over Goodwater Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 16
CrossesGoodwater Creek
LocationSec 9 T 2N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 239
Coordinates32.025, -89.07451
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic585 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 16 over Goodwater Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 16 over Goodwater 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. 16 over Goodwater Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 16 over Goodwater Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 16 over Goodwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.