Vernon Rainey Road over Shelton Creek
GoodJones County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 6N R14W · Structure no. SA3400000000050
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vernon Rainey Road over Shelton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Vernon Rainey Road over Shelton Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 64 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vernon Rainey Road over Shelton Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Vernon Rainey Road over Shelton Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Vernon Rainey Road over Shelton Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Vernon Rainey Road over Shelton Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Vernon Rainey Road over Shelton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.