US Bridges

Jasper Co. 31 over Penantly Creek

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · SEC_29_T 4N_R13E B · Structure no. SA310000000A106

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 31 over Penantly Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jasper Co. 31 over Penantly Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 31
CrossesPenantly Creek
LocationSEC_29_T 4N_R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 211
Coordinates32.153, -88.99847
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2023)
Projected traffic885 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 31 over Penantly Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 31 over Penantly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 31 over Penantly Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 31 over Penantly Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 31 over Penantly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.