US Bridges

6th ST over Gardiner Park Tributary

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 8N R11W · Structure no. SA3400000000112

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th ST over Gardiner Park Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 6th ST over Gardiner Park Tributary in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries6th ST
CrossesGardiner Park Tributary
LocationSec 5 T 8N R11W
RouteCity Street 1049
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.69583, -89.12844
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 6th ST over Gardiner Park Tributary built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th ST over Gardiner Park Tributary 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 6th ST over Gardiner Park Tributary carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 6th ST over Gardiner Park Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 6th ST over Gardiner Park Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.