US Bridges

Jackson Ave Ext over Goose Valley Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 8S R 4W · Structure no. SA3600000000065

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Ave Ext over Goose Valley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jackson Ave Ext over Goose Valley Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJackson Ave Ext
CrossesGoose Valley Creek
LocationSec 25 T 8S R 4W
RouteCity Street 9425
Coordinates34.36223, -89.56381
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2021)
Projected traffic34,500 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Ave Ext over Goose Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Ave Ext over Goose Valley 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Ave Ext over Goose Valley Creek carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Ave Ext over Goose Valley Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Ave Ext over Goose Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.