US Bridges

Jefftown Road over Rawls Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 2N R17W · Structure no. SA4600000000037

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefftown Road over Rawls Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jefftown Road over Rawls Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJefftown Road
CrossesRawls Creek
LocationSec 31 T 2N R17W
RouteCounty Highway 180
Coordinates31.09318, -89.74231
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Jefftown Road over Rawls Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefftown Road over Rawls 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jefftown Road over Rawls Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jefftown Road over Rawls Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jefftown Road over Rawls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.