US Bridges

Vernal River RD over Mcleod Creek

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 3N R 6W B · Structure no. SA210000000A005

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vernal River RD over Mcleod Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Vernal River RD over Mcleod Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesVernal River RD
CrossesMcleod Creek
LocationSec 11 T 3N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 256
Coordinates31.07023, -88.5673
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vernal River RD over Mcleod Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vernal River RD over Mcleod 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 2024.

How much traffic does Vernal River RD over Mcleod Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Vernal River RD over Mcleod Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vernal River RD over Mcleod Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.