US Bridges

Liberty Gloster RD over East Fork Wagoner Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Amite County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 2N R 3E · Structure no. SA0300000000059

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Gloster RD over East Fork Wagoner Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty Gloster RD over East Fork Wagoner Creek in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 0 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Gloster RD
CrossesEast Fork Wagoner Creek
LocationSec 4 T 2N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyAmite County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.16944, -90.90644
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Gloster RD over East Fork Wagoner Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Gloster RD over East Fork Wagoner 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Gloster RD over East Fork Wagoner Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Liberty Gloster RD over East Fork Wagoner Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Gloster RD over East Fork Wagoner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.