US Bridges

Old Jackson RD over Little River

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 7N R 8E B · Structure no. SA6200000000085

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Jackson RD over Little River is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Jackson RD over Little River in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOld Jackson RD
CrossesLittle River
LocationSec 8 T 7N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 482
Coordinates32.45689, -89.50211
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 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2017)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$390,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Jackson RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Jackson RD over Little River 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 Old Jackson RD over Little River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Jackson RD over Little River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Jackson RD over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.