US Bridges

Evans Creek RD over Evans Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 6N R12W · Structure no. SA3400000000021

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans Creek RD over Evans Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Evans Creek RD over Evans Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEvans Creek RD
CrossesEvans Creek
LocationSec 5 T 6N R12W
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.50986, -89.21786
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evans Creek RD over Evans Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evans Creek RD over Evans 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Evans Creek RD over Evans Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Evans Creek RD over Evans Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Evans Creek RD over Evans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.