US Bridges

County Road 397 over Jofuska Creek

Fair

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T12N R10E B · Structure no. SA5000000000092

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 397 over Jofuska Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 397 over Jofuska Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 397
CrossesJofuska Creek
LocationSec 12 T12N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyNeshoba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.91002, -89.22814
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County Road 397 over Jofuska Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 397 over Jofuska 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 County Road 397 over Jofuska Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 397 over Jofuska Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Road 397 over Jofuska Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.