US Bridges

Gloster Road over Middleton Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 5N R 3E B · Structure no. SA1900000000020

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gloster Road over Middleton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gloster Road over Middleton Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGloster Road
CrossesMiddleton Creek
LocationSec 22 T 5N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 273
CountyFranklin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.40158, -90.91389
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2019)
Projected traffic360 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gloster Road over Middleton Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gloster Road over Middleton 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Gloster Road over Middleton Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gloster Road over Middleton Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gloster Road over Middleton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.