US Bridges

# 205 RD over Br of Thompsons Ck

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 6N R10W · Structure no. SA3400000000008

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

# 205 RD over Br of Thompsons Ck is a concrete culvert carrying # 205 RD over Br of Thompsons Ck in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries# 205 RD
CrossesBr of Thompsons Ck
LocationSec 24 T 6N R10W
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates31.46472, -88.95589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 # 205 RD over Br of Thompsons Ck built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is # 205 RD over Br of Thompsons Ck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does # 205 RD over Br of Thompsons Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is # 205 RD over Br of Thompsons Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns # 205 RD over Br of Thompsons Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.