Sanford RD over Shelton Creek
FairPosted for loadJones County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 6N R14W · Structure no. SA3400000000052
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sanford RD over Shelton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sanford RD over Shelton Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 59 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sanford RD over Shelton Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Sanford RD over Shelton 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 Sanford RD over Shelton Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sanford RD 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 Sanford RD over Shelton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.