US Bridges

SR 8 over James Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI E Chickasaw Cl · Structure no. 310000804814620

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over James Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 8 over James Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 79 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesJames Creek
Location2.1 MI E Chickasaw Cl
RouteState Highway 8
CountyMonroe County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.84033, -88.68381
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 8 over James Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 8 over James 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8 over James Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over James Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 8 over James Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.