US Bridges

Jupiter Road over Sanders Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 1N R 3E B · Structure no. SA640000000A007

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
226 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jupiter Road over Sanders Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jupiter Road over Sanders Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesJupiter Road
CrossesSanders Creek
LocationSec 1 T 1N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 390
Coordinates31.95003, -89.94222
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2022)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jupiter Road over Sanders Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jupiter Road over Sanders 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jupiter Road over Sanders Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jupiter Road over Sanders Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jupiter Road over Sanders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.