US Bridges

N. Jordan Street over Pollard Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T11N R 8E B · Structure no. SA4000000000064

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Jordan Street over Pollard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. Jordan Street over Pollard Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN. Jordan Street
CrossesPollard Creek
LocationSec 30 T11N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 1519
Coordinates32.77156, -89.51908
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Jordan Street over Pollard Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Jordan Street over Pollard 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N. Jordan Street over Pollard Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N. Jordan Street over Pollard Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N. Jordan Street over Pollard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.