US Bridges

Old Jackson RD over Creek

Fair

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T10N R15E B · Structure no. SA3500000000052

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Jackson RD over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Jackson RD over Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesOld Jackson RD
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 1 T10N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 437
Coordinates32.74236, -88.72392
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$810,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Jackson RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Jackson RD over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Jackson RD over Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Jackson RD over Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Jackson RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.