Old HWY 11 over Thomas Creek
FairPosted for loadJones County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 6N R13W · Structure no. SA3400000000040
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 11 over Thomas Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 11 over Thomas 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 11 over Thomas Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Old HWY 11 over Thomas 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 11 over Thomas Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 11 over Thomas Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 11 over Thomas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.