US Bridges

Jones Road over Splunge Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T12S R17W · Structure no. SA4800000000046

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Splunge Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jones Road over Splunge Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesJones Road
CrossesSplunge Creek
LocationSec 13 T12S R17W
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates34.02808, -88.27488
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Jones Road over Splunge Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Road over Splunge 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Jones Road over Splunge Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jones Road over Splunge Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Road over Splunge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.