US Bridges

Jewel Drive over Small Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 2N R 9E · Structure no. SA5700000000083

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewel Drive over Small Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jewel Drive over Small Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJewel Drive
CrossesSmall Creek
LocationSec 10 T 2N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates31.15206, -90.28156
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$270,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jewel Drive over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jewel Drive over Small 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jewel Drive over Small Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Jewel Drive over Small Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Jewel Drive over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.