US Bridges

Jasper Co. 2420 over Little Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 4N R13E · Structure no. SA3100000000099

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 2420 over Little Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 2420 over Little Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 2420
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationSec 5 T 4N R13E
RouteCounty Highway 68
Coordinates32.22364, -88.997
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 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 width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
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$208,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 2420 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 2420 over Little 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. 2420 over Little Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jasper Co. 2420 over Little Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 2420 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.