US Bridges

SR 8 over Redgrass Creek

Poor

Grenada County, Mississippi · 8.3 MI W Calhoun Cl · Structure no. 310000802208610

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Redgrass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 8 over Redgrass Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesRedgrass Creek
Location8.3 MI W Calhoun Cl
RouteState Highway 8
CountyGrenada County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.75036, -89.65251
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$34 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 over Redgrass Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over Redgrass Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Redgrass Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Redgrass Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 8 over Redgrass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.