US Bridges

N Main St/Old 13 N over Jones Creek

Fair

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 4N R18W B · Structure no. SA4600000000117

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Main St/Old 13 N over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Main St/Old 13 N over Jones Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,360 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN Main St/Old 13 N
CrossesJones Creek
LocationSec 32 T 4N R18W B
RouteCity Street 6034
Coordinates31.2731, -89.83576
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,360 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Main St/Old 13 N over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Main St/Old 13 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does N Main St/Old 13 N over Jones Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N Main St/Old 13 N over Jones Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns N Main St/Old 13 N over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.