US Bridges

Jasper Co. 31 over South Twistwood Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 3N R12E B · Structure no. SA3100000000135

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 31 over South Twistwood Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 31 over South Twistwood Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 31
CrossesSouth Twistwood Creek
LocationSec 24 T 3N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates32.0876, -89.01861
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 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 width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$375,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 31 over South Twistwood Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 31 over South Twistwood 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. 31 over South Twistwood Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 31 over South Twistwood Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 31 over South Twistwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.