US Bridges

Jackson LA RD over Jones Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 1N R 2W B · Structure no. SA7900000000013

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson LA RD over Jones Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jackson LA RD over Jones Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesJackson LA RD
CrossesJones Creek
LocationSec 2 T 1N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 151
Coordinates31.08029, -91.2813
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2023)
Projected traffic640 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson LA RD over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson LA RD over Jones 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson LA RD over Jones Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jackson LA RD over Jones Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson LA RD over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.