US Bridges

US 11 over Little Rocky Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI S SR 590 · Structure no. 210001103409470

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Little Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Little Rocky Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2043. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesLittle Rocky Creek
Location0.6 MI S SR 590
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates31.58424, -89.2203
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Little Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Little Rocky 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 Little Rocky Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Little Rocky Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Little Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.