US Bridges

10th Street over Gardiner Tributary

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 9N R11W · Structure no. SA3400000000175

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Street over Gardiner Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 10th Street over Gardiner Tributary in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries10th Street
CrossesGardiner Tributary
LocationSec 32 T 9N R11W
RouteCity Street 8069
Coordinates31.70056, -89.13056
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,850 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th Street over Gardiner Tributary built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Street over Gardiner Tributary 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 10th Street over Gardiner Tributary carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 10th Street over Gardiner Tributary?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns 10th Street over Gardiner Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.