US Bridges

Gillon Rd. 49 over Turnbull Creek

Fair

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T22N R 4E · Structure no. SA2200000000020

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gillon Rd. 49 over Turnbull Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Gillon Rd. 49 over Turnbull Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGillon Rd. 49
CrossesTurnbull Creek
LocationSec 20 T22N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyGrenada County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.75739, -89.89433
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks—
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 Gillon Rd. 49 over Turnbull Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gillon Rd. 49 over Turnbull 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 Gillon Rd. 49 over Turnbull Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Gillon Rd. 49 over Turnbull Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gillon Rd. 49 over Turnbull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.