US Bridges

Allen Road over Goober Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 5N R 5E B · Structure no. SA1900000000047

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Road over Goober Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Allen Road over Goober Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAllen Road
CrossesGoober Creek
LocationSec 9 T 5N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 176
CountyFranklin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.41392, -90.71332
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allen Road over Goober Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen Road over Goober 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Allen Road over Goober Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Allen Road over Goober Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Allen Road over Goober Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.