US Bridges

N.Jake Barnes Road over Westville Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T10N R19W · Structure no. SA640000000A124

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.Jake Barnes Road over Westville Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.Jake Barnes Road over Westville Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN.Jake Barnes Road
CrossesWestville Creek
LocationSec 4 T10N R19W
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountySimpson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.87229, -89.91899
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N.Jake Barnes Road over Westville Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.Jake Barnes Road over Westville 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 2023.

How much traffic does N.Jake Barnes Road over Westville Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N.Jake Barnes Road over Westville Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N.Jake Barnes Road over Westville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.