US Bridges

James H Biddy RD over Crowder Creek

Good

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T21N R 6E B · Structure no. SA2200000000008

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James H Biddy RD over Crowder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying James H Biddy RD over Crowder Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJames H Biddy RD
CrossesCrowder Creek
LocationSec 7 T21N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 2703
Coordinates33.70306, -89.70978
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic430 (2015)
Projected traffic645 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 James H Biddy RD over Crowder Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is James H Biddy RD over Crowder 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does James H Biddy RD over Crowder Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is James H Biddy RD over Crowder Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns James H Biddy RD over Crowder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.