Delk RD over Shelton Creek
FairPosted for loadJones County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 6N R14W · Structure no. SA3400000000055
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Delk RD over Shelton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Delk RD over Shelton Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Delk RD over Shelton Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Delk 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 2023.
How much traffic does Delk RD over Shelton Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Delk RD over Shelton Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Delk RD over Shelton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.