US Bridges

East Jefferson over Town Creek

FairPosted for load

Tippah County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 4S R 3E · Structure no. SA7000000000119

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Jefferson over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying East Jefferson over Town Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Jefferson
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 13 T 4S R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 729
CountyTippah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.73033, -88.94498
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic750 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Jefferson over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Jefferson over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does East Jefferson over Town Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Jefferson over Town Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns East Jefferson over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.