US Bridges

Artman Road over Fairchilds Creek

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 8N R 2W B · Structure no. SA010000000A065

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
117 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artman Road over Fairchilds Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Artman Road over Fairchilds Creek in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesArtman Road
CrossesFairchilds Creek
LocationSec 22 T 8N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 1191
CountyAdams County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.66865, -91.28484
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating12.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$425,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Artman Road over Fairchilds Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artman Road over Fairchilds 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Artman Road over Fairchilds Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Artman Road over Fairchilds Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Artman Road over Fairchilds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.