Road Department
The Jackson Parish Road Department is responsible for the maintenance and improvements to all unincorporated Parish roads and bridges including, but not limited to, drainage (culverts & ditching), bridges, road surface (paving & potholes), mowing (rights-of-way), signage, and trees (on rights-of-way). This work is performed under the direct supervision of our Road Department Superintendent, Mr. Wayne Anderson and is supported by funding from the state and revenues from a 5.23 millage for roads and bridges and a 4.55 millage for asphalt and paving.
The hours of operation are 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Monday - Friday.
About Our Parish Road System
The Jackson Parish Police Jury has approximately 425 roads (sections) spanning 380.63 miles. 246.13 (64.7%) miles are asphalt surface and 134.50 (35.3%) miles are gravel. There are 35 bridges in the Parish.
- District 1: 63 roads/sections, 54.98 miles
- District 2: 124 roads/sections, 103.38 miles
- District 3: 106 roads/sections, 102.32 miles
- District 4: 84 roads/sections, 64.83 miles
- District 5: 11 roads/sections, 2.86 miles
- District 6: 39 roads/sections, 40.57 miles
- District 7: 15 roads/sections, 11.69 miles
The Road Department has approximately 18 employees including the Road Department Superintendent, Mr. Wayne Anderson.
In addition to maintenance of our blacktop roads such as pot hole and patching repairs, replacing culverts, and repairing washouts and drainage, the Road Department performs ditching work and bush hogging of right-of-ways to provide proper drainage along roads. They also cut and remove limbs from the sides of the roadways. Seasonal vegetation control spraying is performed each year during the spring and summer months.
During bad weather and severe storms, our department dispatches workers after-hours to inspect Parish roads and remove trees and debris from the roads.
2021 Road Department Metrics
- Number of repair work orders: 1,950
- Total cost of materials used: $559,400.18
- Total cost of labor:$318,297.36
- Total equipment costs: $856,028.88
- Grand total for road repairs: $1,733,726.42
- Average Cost per Mile: $4,554.89
2020 Road Department Metrics
- Number of calls with road issues: 69
- Number of repair work orders: 1,389
- Regular hours worked: 30,048.76 - Overtime hours worked: 566.75
- Total cost of materials used: $906,148.00
- Total cost of labor:$318,071.11
- Total equipment costs: $857,441.88
- Grand total for road repairs: $2,081,660.99
- Average Cost per Mile: $5,453.09
2019 Road Department Metrics
- Number of calls with road issues: 88
- Number of repair work orders: 1,602
- Regular hours worked: 34,394.25 - Overtime hours worked: 847.25
- Total cost of materials used: $727,703.09
- Total cost of labor:$327,689.37
- Total equipment costs: $863,459.98
- Grand total for road repairs: $1,918,852.44
- Average Cost per Mile: $4,917.49
2018 Road Department Metrics
- Number of calls with road issues: 322
- Number of repair work orders: 1,306
- Regular hours worked: 21,379.73 - Overtime hours worked: 177.50
- Total cost of materials used: $675,254.42
- Total cost of labor: $332,595.22
- Total equipment cost: $754,412.72
- Grand total for road repairs: $1,762,262
- Average Cost Per Mile: $4,516.19
Road Department FAQs
How do I report a road issue?
To report an issue on a Parish road, please contact the Jackson Parish Road Barn at (318) 259-5661 or select "Report Road Issue" from our menu options. Make sure you have the road name and the closest address number to the issue so that our team can better understand your request.
How do I report road issues on a state highway?
For issues on a state highway (Hwy 167, Hwy 4, Hwy 34, etc.), please contact the State Highway Department for the Jackson/Lincoln area at (318) 259-3362.
If I'm within the city limits, who do I call for maintenance of my street?
You must call the municipality in which you reside for assistance with any of your maintenance needs. This includes any questions regarding your utilities, i.e. gas, water, sewer, etc. The municipality telephone numbers are listed under "Our Parish" from the main menu screen.
A trucking or construction company is carrying heavy loads and is creating potholes on my road, who do I call?
We issue permits to companies to use our roadways in order to complete projects, however, if you see a road being damaged by the use of a company, please call our Road Barn immediately so that we can check for the proper permitted use. Our office grants permission to use the roadways based on the type of activity performed. The Road Department will be able to verify if the company has a permit to operate.
Jackson Parish Road Barn: (318) 259-5661
In addition, you can contact the Jackson Parish Sheriff's Office at (318) 259-9021 and they are able to verify permitting as well.
How do I get a replacement (or new) road sign?
Parish road signs are periodically destroyed or stolen and need to be replaced for safety reasons. Please contact our Road Barn (318) 259-5661 to request a replacement sign.
For a sign for a private road, please contact the 911 office at (318) 259-2103.
Due to guidance from the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), we do not issue or replace "Caution", "Children At Play", or speed limit signs. Please refer to our Parish Roads and Bridges Ordinance for specific rules and regulations on Parish Roads. If you have a concern with a particular road, you may petition the Police Jury to review the request at an upcoming Road Committee Meeting. Please submit a written letter of request to the Police Jury Office at: 500 E. Court Street, Room 301, Jonesboro, LA 71251.
Check out this article on "Children At Play" signs.
When is my road going to receive major repairs/blacktop overlay?
Please refer to our current "Jackson Parish Road Priority List" to view the priority listings for every Parish Road.
Every three years, the Police Jury designates someone to review all roads in the Parish Road System and perform a rating based on pre-determined criteria. From that raking, the annual road program is determined and presented to the Police Jury for approval.
