US Bridges

Soso-Big Creek RD over Big Mill Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 8N R13W B · Structure no. SA3400000000144

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soso-Big Creek RD over Big Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Soso-Big Creek RD over Big Mill Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSoso-Big Creek RD
CrossesBig Mill Creek
LocationSec 3 T 8N R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 248
Coordinates31.68428, -89.29914
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2023)
Projected traffic705 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$279,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Soso-Big Creek RD over Big Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soso-Big Creek RD over Big 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 2024.

How much traffic does Soso-Big Creek RD over Big Mill Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Soso-Big Creek RD over Big Mill Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Soso-Big Creek RD over Big Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.