US Bridges

US 84 over Jaybird Creek

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · 3.1 MI E SR 13 North · Structure no. 21000840331062B

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Jaybird Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Jaybird Creek in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesJaybird Creek
Location3.1 MI E SR 13 North
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.63551, -89.81402
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 84 over Jaybird Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Jaybird 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Jaybird Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Jaybird Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Jaybird Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.