US Bridges

Trace RD over Big Reedy Creek

FairPosted for load

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 9N R11W B · Structure no. SA3400000000172

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trace RD over Big Reedy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Trace RD over Big Reedy Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTrace RD
CrossesBig Reedy Creek
LocationSec 9 T 9N R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 250
Coordinates31.76893, -89.11351
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trace RD over Big Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trace RD over Big Reedy Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Trace RD over Big Reedy Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Trace RD over Big Reedy Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Trace RD over Big Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.