John Owens Road over Big Creek
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 2N R 2E B · Structure no. SA6400000000058
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
John Owens Road over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Owens Road over Big Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was John Owens Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is John Owens Road over Big 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does John Owens Road over Big Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is John Owens Road over Big Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns John Owens Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.