Jess Lyon Road over Black Creek
GoodLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T17S R18W B · Structure no. SA4400000000049
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jess Lyon Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jess Lyon Road over Black Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jess Lyon Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jess Lyon Road over Black 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Jess Lyon Road over Black Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Jess Lyon Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Jess Lyon Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.