US Bridges

Sharon-Moss RD over West Reedy Creek

FairPosted for load

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T10N R11W B · Structure no. SA3400000000211

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon-Moss RD over West Reedy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sharon-Moss RD over West Reedy Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSharon-Moss RD
CrossesWest Reedy Creek
LocationSec 29 T10N R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.7993, -89.12825
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic980 (2023)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharon-Moss RD over West Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharon-Moss RD over West 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 Sharon-Moss RD over West Reedy Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sharon-Moss RD over West Reedy Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sharon-Moss RD over West Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.