Old Avera RD over Griffin Creek
FairPosted for loadGreene County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 5N R 6W B · Structure no. SA2100000000089
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Avera RD over Griffin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Avera RD over Griffin 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old Avera RD over Griffin Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Avera RD 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Old Avera RD over Griffin Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Old Avera RD over Griffin Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Avera RD over Griffin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.