US Bridges

Macedonia RD over Courtney Creek

FairPosted for load

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 6N R12W B · Structure no. SA3400000000031

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macedonia RD over Courtney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Macedonia RD over Courtney Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMacedonia RD
CrossesCourtney Creek
LocationSec 34 T 6N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 225
Coordinates31.44272, -89.18333
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 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 width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macedonia RD over Courtney Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Macedonia RD over Courtney 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 2023.

How much traffic does Macedonia RD over Courtney Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Macedonia RD over Courtney Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Macedonia RD over Courtney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.