US Bridges

Jasper Co. 2462 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 4N R10E · Structure no. SA3100000000081

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 2462 over Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 2462 over Cedar 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJasper Co. 2462
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationSec 5 T 4N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 171
CountyJasper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.20903, -89.29526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$340,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 2462 over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Jasper Co. 2462 over Cedar Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 2462 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jasper Co. 2462 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 2462 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.