US Bridges

Jasper Co. 10 over Etehomo Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T10N R13W B · Structure no. SA3100000000127

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
311 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 10 over Etehomo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jasper Co. 10 over Etehomo Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJasper Co. 10
CrossesEtehomo Creek
LocationSec 2 T10N R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 1218
CountyJasper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.86136, -89.28301
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$717,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 10 over Etehomo Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 10 over Etehomo 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. 10 over Etehomo Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 10 over Etehomo Creek?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 10 over Etehomo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.