US Bridges

Old HWY 4 over Jones Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 5S R 3W · Structure no. SA4700000000117

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 4 over Jones Creek is a steel other carrying Old HWY 4 over Jones Creek in Marshall 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 4
CrossesJones Creek
LocationSec 5 T 5S R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 327
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.68589, -89.53106
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2021)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 4 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 4 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old HWY 4 over Jones Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 4 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 4 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.