US Bridges

Meadowbrook RD 278 over Perry Creek

Fair

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T22N R 5E · Structure no. SA2200000000037

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
119 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook RD 278 over Perry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Meadowbrook RD 278 over Perry Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeadowbrook RD 278
CrossesPerry Creek
LocationSec 30 T22N R 5E
RouteCity Street 278
Coordinates33.74028, -89.80472
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2015)
Projected traffic540 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$314,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowbrook RD 278 over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowbrook RD 278 over Perry 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 Meadowbrook RD 278 over Perry Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Meadowbrook RD 278 over Perry Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbrook RD 278 over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.