Pearidge Road over Purie Creek
GoodGrenada County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T23N R 4E B · Structure no. SA2200000000059
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 970
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pearidge Road over Purie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearidge Road over Purie Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2034. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pearidge Road over Purie Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pearidge Road over Purie 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 Pearidge Road over Purie Creek carry?
About 970 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pearidge Road over Purie Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Pearidge Road over Purie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.