Vernal River Road over Skinner Creek
FairPosted for loadGreene County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 1N R 7W B · Structure no. SA2100000000015
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vernal River Road over Skinner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vernal River Road over Skinner Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Road over Skinner Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vernal River Road over Skinner 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Vernal River Road over Skinner Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Vernal River Road over Skinner Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Vernal River Road over Skinner Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.