West Drive over Sandy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficJones County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 8N R12W · Structure no. SA3400000000130
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Drive over Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying West Drive over Sandy Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2044. 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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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 West Drive over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Drive over Sandy 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does West Drive over Sandy Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West Drive over Sandy 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 West Drive over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.