US Bridges

Blaine Road over Jones Bayou

Good

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T20N R 4W B · Structure no. SA6700000000083

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blaine Road over Jones Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Blaine Road over Jones Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBlaine Road
CrossesJones Bayou
LocationSec 3 T20N R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates33.60894, -90.60373
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blaine Road over Jones Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blaine Road over Jones Bayou 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 Blaine Road over Jones Bayou carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blaine Road over Jones Bayou?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Blaine Road over Jones Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.