Johnston Road over Piney Creek
PoorClosed to trafficYazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T12N R 1W · Structure no. SA8200000000149
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 193 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnston Road over Piney Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Johnston Road over Piney Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnston Road over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johnston Road over Piney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Johnston Road over Piney Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Johnston Road over Piney Creek?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Johnston Road over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.