US Bridges

Jackson ST West over Kings Creek

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 9S R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000070

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
602
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson ST West over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson ST West over Kings Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 602 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,850 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJackson ST West
CrossesKings Creek
LocationSec 25 T 9S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 2024
Coordinates34.26472, -88.73
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2024)
Projected traffic8,850 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson ST West over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson ST West over Kings 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson ST West over Kings Creek carry?

About 602 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jackson ST West over Kings Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson ST West over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.