US Bridges

Sumrall Bridge RD over Big Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 9N R13W · Structure no. SA3400000000199

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumrall Bridge RD over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sumrall Bridge RD over Big Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSumrall Bridge RD
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSec 28 T 9N R13W
RouteCounty Highway 304
Coordinates31.71678, -89.31089
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sumrall Bridge RD over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumrall Bridge RD over Big 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 Sumrall Bridge RD over Big Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sumrall Bridge RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sumrall Bridge RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.