US Bridges

Forest Grove RD over Clarks Branch

FairPosted for load

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T10N R 4E B · Structure no. SA1100000000011

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Grove RD over Clarks Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Grove RD over Clarks Branch in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Grove RD
CrossesClarks Branch
LocationSec 19 T10N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyClaiborne County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.8305, -90.84894
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic355 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$290,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Grove RD over Clarks Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Grove RD over Clarks Branch 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 Forest Grove RD over Clarks Branch carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Forest Grove RD over Clarks Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Grove RD over Clarks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.