US Bridges

Virginia Ln. 71 over Riverdale Creek

Good

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T23N R 5E · Structure no. SA2200000000064

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Ln. 71 over Riverdale Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Virginia Ln. 71 over Riverdale Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2034. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesVirginia Ln. 71
CrossesRiverdale Creek
LocationSec 18 T23N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 71
Coordinates33.85394, -89.8085
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 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 traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic15 by 2034
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virginia Ln. 71 over Riverdale Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Ln. 71 over Riverdale 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 Virginia Ln. 71 over Riverdale Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Virginia Ln. 71 over Riverdale Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Ln. 71 over Riverdale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.