US Bridges

Ms Route 4 Access over Jourdan Creek

Fair

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · 0.1 Miles from Ntp MP 297 · Structure no. 5570294P0000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2011 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Ms Route 4 Access over Jourdan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ms Route 4 Access over Jourdan Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMs Route 4 Access
CrossesJourdan Creek
Location0.1 Miles from Ntp MP 297
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates34.54336, -88.27408
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2011)
Projected traffic682 by 2031
Trucks6%
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

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$48,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ms Route 4 Access over Jourdan Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ms Route 4 Access over Jourdan 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ms Route 4 Access over Jourdan Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ms Route 4 Access over Jourdan Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Ms Route 4 Access over Jourdan Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.