US Bridges

Co.Road 338 over Jones Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 9S R 4W B · Structure no. SA3600000000116

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 338 over Jones Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co.Road 338 over Jones Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCo.Road 338
CrossesJones Creek
LocationSec 27 T 9S R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates34.27826, -89.61258
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 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 traffic370 (2022)
Projected traffic555 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$765,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Road 338 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 338 over Jones 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Road 338 over Jones Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Co.Road 338 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Road 338 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.