US Bridges

US 11 over Grayson Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · 8.5 MI S SR 29 · Structure no. 210001103408870

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Grayson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Grayson Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesGrayson Creek
Location8.5 MI S SR 29
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.5148, -89.28094
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Grayson Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Grayson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Grayson Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Grayson Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Grayson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.