US Bridges

Jasper Co. 137 over North Twistwood Creek

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 3N R13E B · Structure no. SA3100000000076

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 137 over North Twistwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jasper Co. 137 over North Twistwood Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 137
CrossesNorth Twistwood Creek
LocationSec 6 T 3N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates32.13047, -88.9985
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 137 over North Twistwood Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 137 over North Twistwood 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. 137 over North Twistwood Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 137 over North Twistwood Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Jasper Co. 137 over North Twistwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.