US Bridges

Dearman Road over Griffin Creek

Fair

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 5N R 6W B · Structure no. SA2100000000087

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dearman Road over Griffin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dearman Road over Griffin Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesDearman Road
CrossesGriffin Creek
LocationSec 22 T 5N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates31.37731, -88.58685
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2024)
Projected traffic118 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dearman Road over Griffin Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dearman Road over Griffin 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 Dearman Road over Griffin Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dearman Road over Griffin Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dearman Road over Griffin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.