US Bridges

G N Jones RD over Big Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 7N R 7W · Structure no. SA7700000000049

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
700 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G N Jones RD over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying G N Jones RD over Big Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesG N Jones RD
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSec 5 T 7N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 135
Coordinates31.59608, -88.71697
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans700
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was G N Jones RD over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is G N Jones RD over Big 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does G N Jones RD over Big Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is G N Jones RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns G N Jones RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.