US Bridges

Monarch RD over Glade Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 6N R11W B · Structure no. SA3400000000013

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monarch RD over Glade Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Monarch RD over Glade Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMonarch RD
CrossesGlade Creek
LocationSec 2 T 6N R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 146
Coordinates31.50686, -89.07194
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monarch RD over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Monarch RD over Glade 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 2025.

How much traffic does Monarch RD over Glade Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monarch RD over Glade Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Monarch RD over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.