US Bridges

Jackson Lib.Dr. NW over Shaws Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 7N R 6E B · Structure no. SA4300000000157

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Lib.Dr. NW over Shaws Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Lib.Dr. NW over Shaws Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2047. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Lib.Dr. NW
CrossesShaws Creek
LocationSec 12 T 7N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyLincoln County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.59432, -90.56361
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2025)
Projected traffic750 by 2047
Trucks8%
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 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 Lib.Dr. NW over Shaws Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Lib.Dr. NW over Shaws 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 2025.

How much traffic does Jackson Lib.Dr. NW over Shaws Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Lib.Dr. NW over Shaws Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Lib.Dr. NW over Shaws Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.