US Bridges

N.Pumping Sta. RD over Sholars Mill Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 6N R12W · Structure no. SA3400000000239

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.Pumping Sta. RD over Sholars Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N.Pumping Sta. RD over Sholars Mill Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN.Pumping Sta. RD
CrossesSholars Mill Creek
LocationSec 24 T 6N R12W
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.47753, -89.16325
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N.Pumping Sta. RD over Sholars Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.Pumping Sta. RD over Sholars Mill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N.Pumping Sta. RD over Sholars Mill Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N.Pumping Sta. RD over Sholars Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns N.Pumping Sta. RD over Sholars Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.