US Bridges

Middle Glading Rd. over Large Creek

Fair

Amite County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 3N R 6E · Structure no. SA0300000000132

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Glading Rd. over Large Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle Glading Rd. over Large Creek in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMiddle Glading Rd.
CrossesLarge Creek
LocationSec 34 T 3N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates31.18189, -90.59832
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic125 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Middle Glading Rd. over Large Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Glading Rd. over Large 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Middle Glading Rd. over Large Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Middle Glading Rd. over Large Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Glading Rd. over Large Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.