US Bridges

Grapevine Road over Poplar Creek

FairPosted for load

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 1N R12W · Structure no. SA1800000000001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grapevine Road over Poplar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Grapevine Road over Poplar Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesGrapevine Road
CrossesPoplar Creek
LocationSec 2 T 1N R12W
RouteCounty Highway 194
Coordinates31.07383, -89.16717
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grapevine Road over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grapevine Road over Poplar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Grapevine Road over Poplar Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Grapevine Road over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Grapevine Road over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.