US Bridges

Matthews Road over Cypress Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T10N R12W B · Structure no. SA3400000000219

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matthews Road over Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Matthews Road over Cypress Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMatthews Road
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationSec 28 T10N R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 274
Coordinates31.80208, -89.20519
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 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 traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
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$208,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Matthews Road over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matthews Road over Cypress 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 Matthews Road over Cypress Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Matthews Road over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Matthews Road over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.