US Bridges

Myers-Griffith RD over Underwood Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T16S R 4E · Structure no. SA1300000000054

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myers-Griffith RD over Underwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Myers-Griffith RD over Underwood Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMyers-Griffith RD
CrossesUnderwood Creek
LocationSec 25 T16S R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 196
Coordinates33.65147, -88.83278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Myers-Griffith RD over Underwood Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myers-Griffith RD over Underwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Myers-Griffith RD over Underwood Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Myers-Griffith RD over Underwood Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Myers-Griffith RD over Underwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.