Vernal River RD over Gin Creek
FairGreene County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 1N R 6W B · Structure no. SA2100000000003
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vernal River RD over Gin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Vernal River RD over Gin Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vernal River RD over Gin Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vernal River RD over Gin 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 Vernal River RD over Gin Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Vernal River RD over Gin Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Vernal River RD over Gin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.