US Bridges

US 11 over Waterfall Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI N Forrest Cl · Structure no. 210001103408530

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Waterfall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Waterfall Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesWaterfall Creek
Location2.2 MI N Forrest Cl
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates31.46571, -89.28394
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

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 11 over Waterfall Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Waterfall 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Waterfall Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Waterfall Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Waterfall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.