US Bridges

SR 541 over Jump Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI N SR 18 · Structure no. 310054106503860

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 541 over Jump Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 541 over Jump Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 541
CrossesJump Creek
Location2.4 MI N SR 18
RouteState Highway 541
Coordinates32.10019, -89.70452
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 541 over Jump Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 541 over Jump 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 541 over Jump Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 541 over Jump Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 541 over Jump Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.