US Bridges

Township RD over Mill Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 8N R10W B · Structure no. SA3400000000111

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
361 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township RD over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township RD over Mill Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTownship RD
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSec 31 T 8N R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 129
Coordinates31.62008, -89.04397
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Township RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township RD over Mill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Township RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Township RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.