US Bridges

Jones Road over Short Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T11N R 2W · Structure no. SA8200000000219

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Short Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Road over Short Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJones Road
CrossesShort Creek
LocationSec 21 T11N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 137
Coordinates32.79014, -90.41183
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$570,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Road over Short Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Road over Short 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Jones Road over Short Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jones Road over Short Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Road over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.