US Bridges

Jenkins Road over DITCH-1026

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T16N R 6W · Structure no. SA7600000000113

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jenkins Road over DITCH-1026 is a steel other carrying Jenkins Road over DITCH-1026 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJenkins Road
CrossesDITCH-1026
LocationSec 23 T16N R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 1026
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.22092, -90.784
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.4 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2008)
Projected traffic30 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jenkins Road over DITCH-1026 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jenkins Road over DITCH-1026 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jenkins Road over DITCH-1026 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Jenkins Road over DITCH-1026?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Jenkins Road over DITCH-1026?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.