US Bridges

County Road 3401 over Jensay Creek

Good

Prentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 6S R 9E B · Structure no. SA5900000000123

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3401 over Jensay Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 3401 over Jensay Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 3401
CrossesJensay Creek
LocationSec 18 T 6S R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 1977
Coordinates34.56222, -88.39238
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2024)
Projected traffic315 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$276,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 3401 over Jensay Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3401 over Jensay 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 3401 over Jensay Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3401 over Jensay Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3401 over Jensay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.