SR 42 over Jaybird Creek
GoodJefferson Davis County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI E US 84 · Structure no. 310004203301950
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 301 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Jaybird Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over Jaybird Creek in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Jaybird Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 42 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 SR 42 over Jaybird Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Jaybird Creek?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Jaybird Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.