US Bridges

County Road 397 over Jofuska Creek

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T12N R11E · Structure no. SA500000000A100

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 397 over Jofuska Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 397 over Jofuska Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 397
CrossesJofuska Creek
LocationSec 19 T12N R11E
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyNeshoba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.88165, -89.21019
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 397 over Jofuska 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 397 over Jofuska Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 397 over Jofuska Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 397 over Jofuska Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.