US Bridges

Augusta RD over Rocky Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 7N R12W B · Structure no. SA3400000000076

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Augusta RD over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Augusta RD over Rocky Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesAugusta RD
CrossesRocky Creek
LocationSec 16 T 7N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 270
Coordinates31.56617, -89.19972
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Augusta RD over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Augusta RD over Rocky 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Augusta RD over Rocky Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Augusta RD over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Augusta RD over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.