US Bridges

Jasper Co. 155 over Terrapin Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T10N R12W B · Structure no. SA3100000000119

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 155 over Terrapin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 155 over Terrapin Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 155
CrossesTerrapin Creek
LocationSec 5 T10N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 226
Coordinates31.86374, -89.22544
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$269,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 155 over Terrapin Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 155 over Terrapin 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 155 over Terrapin Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 155 over Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 155 over Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.