US Bridges

Jones Road over Cassidy Bayou

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T26N R 2W B · Structure no. SA6000000000048

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Cassidy Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Road over Cassidy Bayou in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Road
CrossesCassidy Bayou
LocationSec 29 T26N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyQuitman County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.09108, -90.42206
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks—
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$359,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Road over Cassidy Bayou built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Road over Cassidy Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jones Road over Cassidy Bayou carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Jones Road over Cassidy Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Road over Cassidy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.