US Bridges

Paulette Road over Jordan Creek

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T14N R18E B · Structure no. SA5200000000146

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paulette Road over Jordan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paulette Road over Jordan Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPaulette Road
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationSec 16 T14N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 305
Coordinates33.0682, -88.45178
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2021)
Projected traffic810 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paulette Road over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paulette Road over Jordan 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 2024.

How much traffic does Paulette Road over Jordan Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Paulette Road over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Paulette Road over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.