US Bridges

Airport Road over Jones Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 4N R18W B · Structure no. SA4600000000111

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Road over Jones Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAirport Road
CrossesJones Creek
LocationSec 21 T 4N R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 512
Coordinates31.28921, -89.81306
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic800 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Airport Road over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over Jones 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 Airport Road over Jones Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over Jones Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.