US Bridges

Carpenter Rd. over Baker Creek

Good

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T23N R 4E · Structure no. SA2200000000056

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpenter Rd. over Baker Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Carpenter Rd. over Baker Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2034. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCarpenter Rd.
CrossesBaker Creek
LocationSec 20 T23N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates33.84916, -89.89407
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2014)
Projected traffic90 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Carpenter Rd. over Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpenter Rd. over Baker 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 2023.

How much traffic does Carpenter Rd. over Baker Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Carpenter Rd. over Baker Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Carpenter Rd. over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.