Access to Dam over Grenada Emerg.Spillway
FairPosted for loadGrenada County, Mississippi · 2.1MI N JCT MS8 & MS333 · Structure no. CEPLMKMS0000001
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Access to Dam over Grenada Emerg.Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access to Dam over Grenada Emerg.Spillway 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2046. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Access to Dam over Grenada Emerg.Spillway built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Access to Dam over Grenada Emerg.Spillway 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Access to Dam over Grenada Emerg.Spillway carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Access to Dam over Grenada Emerg.Spillway?
The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Access to Dam over Grenada Emerg.Spillway?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).