US Bridges

Taylor Grove Lane over Trib of White Oak Creek

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 2N R 2W · Structure no. SA1500000000056

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Grove Lane over Trib of White Oak Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Taylor Grove Lane over Trib of White Oak Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTaylor Grove Lane
CrossesTrib of White Oak Creek
LocationSec 3 T 2N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 179
Coordinates32.04239, -90.38989
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$285,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Grove Lane over Trib of White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Grove Lane over Trib of White Oak 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor Grove Lane over Trib of White Oak Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Taylor Grove Lane over Trib of White Oak Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Grove Lane over Trib of White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.