US Bridges

Jones Ford Road over West Prong Silver Creek

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 9N R20W · Structure no. SA330000000A111

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
217 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Ford Road over West Prong Silver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jones Ford Road over West Prong Silver Creek in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2046. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJones Ford Road
CrossesWest Prong Silver Creek
LocationSec 13 T 9N R20W
RouteCounty Highway 247
Coordinates31.74391, -89.96847
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jones Ford Road over West Prong Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Ford Road over West Prong Silver 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Jones Ford Road over West Prong Silver Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Jones Ford Road over West Prong Silver Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Ford Road over West Prong Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.