US Bridges

Old HWY 35 N over Jones Creek

Fair

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 4N R18W B · Structure no. SA4600000000113

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 35 N over Jones Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old HWY 35 N over Jones Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld HWY 35 N
CrossesJones Creek
LocationSec 29 T 4N R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 2150
Coordinates31.28006, -89.82365
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old HWY 35 N over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 35 N over Jones 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 35 N over Jones Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 35 N over Jones Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 35 N over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.