US Bridges

US 84 over Horse Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI E SR 28 · Structure no. 21000840341470A

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Horse Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1.5 MI E SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.69396, -89.18191
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$633 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Horse 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 84 over Horse Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.