Vardaman Graves RD over Little Sweetwater Creek
GoodGeorge County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 2S R 9W · Structure no. SA2000000000038
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vardaman Graves RD over Little Sweetwater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Vardaman Graves RD over Little Sweetwater Creek in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vardaman Graves RD over Little Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vardaman Graves RD over Little Sweetwater 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Vardaman Graves RD over Little Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Vardaman Graves RD over Little Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Vardaman Graves RD over Little Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.