Church Drive over Dry Swamp Creek
PoorJones County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 8N R11W B · Structure no. SA3400000000117
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Drive over Dry Swamp Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Church Drive over Dry Swamp 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Drive over Dry Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church Drive over Dry Swamp Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Church Drive over Dry Swamp Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Church Drive over Dry Swamp Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Church Drive over Dry Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.