US Bridges

West Main Street over Mayhaw Branch

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T10N R11W B · Structure no. SA340000000A218

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main Street over Mayhaw Branch is a concrete culvert carrying West Main Street over Mayhaw Branch in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest Main Street
CrossesMayhaw Branch
LocationSec 36 T10N R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 254
Coordinates31.78808, -89.04675
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 West Main Street over Mayhaw Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main Street over Mayhaw Branch 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 West Main Street over Mayhaw Branch carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is West Main Street over Mayhaw Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns West Main Street over Mayhaw Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.