US Bridges

Longview DR over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 8N R12W B · Structure no. SA3400000000135

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longview DR over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Longview DR over Mill Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 57 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLongview DR
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSec 16 T 8N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 193
Coordinates31.6642, -89.20087
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 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 traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 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

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$269,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Longview DR over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Longview DR over Mill 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 Longview DR over Mill Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Longview DR over Mill Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Longview DR over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.