US Bridges

J O Thomas RD over Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 7N R18E · Structure no. SA3800000000221

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J O Thomas RD over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying J O Thomas RD over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJ O Thomas RD
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 21 T 7N R18E
RouteCounty Highway 1019
Coordinates32.43784, -88.46432
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J O Thomas RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is J O Thomas RD over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does J O Thomas RD over Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is J O Thomas RD over Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns J O Thomas RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.