US Bridges

Phillips Road East over Burr Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 7N R13W · Structure no. SA3400000000090

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phillips Road East over Burr Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Phillips Road East over Burr Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPhillips Road East
CrossesBurr Creek
LocationSec 34 T 7N R13W
RouteCounty Highway 326
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.53229, -89.28876
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Phillips Road East over Burr Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Phillips Road East over Burr 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Phillips Road East over Burr Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Phillips Road East over Burr Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Phillips Road East over Burr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.