US Bridges

E ST Stephens Road over Jay Bird Creek

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 7N R18W B · Structure no. SA3300000000056

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E ST Stephens Road over Jay Bird Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E ST Stephens Road over Jay Bird Creek in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE ST Stephens Road
CrossesJay Bird Creek
LocationSec 8 T 7N R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 89
Coordinates31.58618, -89.83133
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic170 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E ST Stephens Road over Jay Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is E ST Stephens Road over Jay Bird 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 2024.

How much traffic does E ST Stephens Road over Jay Bird Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E ST Stephens Road over Jay Bird Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E ST Stephens Road over Jay Bird Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.