US Bridges

CR26 over Jourdan Creek

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 6S R10E B · Structure no. SA7100000000060

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR26 over Jourdan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR26 over Jourdan Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR26
CrossesJourdan Creek
LocationSec 17 T 6S R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 275
Coordinates34.56564, -88.26275
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR26 over Jourdan Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR26 over Jourdan 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 CR26 over Jourdan Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR26 over Jourdan Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR26 over Jourdan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.