US Bridges

SR 537 over Reedy Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI N of 5th Ave · Structure no. 310053703400210

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
211 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 537 over Reedy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 537 over Reedy Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 537
CrossesReedy Creek
Location2.1 MI N of 5th Ave
RouteState Highway 537
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.75398, -89.11471
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR 537 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 537 over Reedy 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 SR 537 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 537 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 537 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.