US Bridges

Old Jackson Rd. over Tuscolameta Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 8N R 9E B · Structure no. SA6200000000144

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Jackson Rd. over Tuscolameta Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Jackson Rd. over Tuscolameta Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOld Jackson Rd.
CrossesTuscolameta Creek
LocationSec 35 T 8N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 57
Coordinates32.49142, -89.34767
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2017)
Projected traffic275 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$470,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Jackson Rd. over Tuscolameta Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Jackson Rd. over Tuscolameta 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Jackson Rd. over Tuscolameta Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Jackson Rd. over Tuscolameta Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Jackson Rd. over Tuscolameta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.